Paper Chase: Spurs keeps tabs on Torres

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...
DAILY MIRROR
Samuel Eto'o last night put himself in the shop window by telling Premier League clubs: Make me an offer.
Arsene Wenger is poised to complete the first part of his Arsenal refit by landing striker Gervinho.
Sir Alex Ferguson reckons his protege Alex McLeish will be a success at Aston Villa and has urged their angry fans to rally behind the new manager.
Bebe may have played his last game for Manchester United after being sent on loan to Beskitas.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew insists exciting times lie ahead even after Kevin Nolan's move to West Ham.
Ray Wilkins insists Guus Hiddink would be the perfect choice to take the Chelsea helm.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has told Luka Modric he is not going anywhere this summer.
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is set to sign young Mexican striker Antonio Pedroza Whitham.
Ricardo Gardner has rejected a chance to join West Ham - and is ready to sign on to stay at Bolton.
Blackburn boss Steve Kean is in talks with Junior Hoilett and Gael Givet about new contracts.
Everton, Swansea and Norwich are fighting it out for Peterborough's £3million-rated Craig Mackail-Smith.
Rangers have rejected a third bid from Bursaspor for Steven Whittaker.
Danny Wilson wants to make Leeds striker Billy Paynter his first signing as Sheffield United boss.
THE SUN
Sir Alex Ferguson last night pleaded: Give Alex McLeish a break. Meanwhile McLeish is ready to infuriate Birmingham fans even more by making a £10million bid for Ben Foster.
Harry Redknapp has told Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City that Luka Modric is not for sale at any price.
Samuel Eto'o has put Manchester City on alert by admitting he fancies a move to England.
Barcelona have told Arsenal they won't "break the bank" to sign Cesc Fabregas.
Stoke will bid £12million for Birmingham's Scott Dann - before Alex McLeish can get an offer in.
Paul Scholes has revealed he thought about playing on - with Oldham.
Liverpool are set to unveil new signing Sylvain Marveaux this week.
Manchester United target Raphael Varane admits he is not keen on moving clubs just to sit on the bench.
Adel Taarabt has risked the wrath of QPR fans by saying he would love to join Chelsea.
Leon Best has been told he can leave Newcastle.
Everton, Swansea and Norwich are battling it out for the signature of £3million-rated Craig Mackail-Smith.
John Hughes is an early candidate to replace Cardiff-bound Malky Mackay as Watford manager.
Spurs are keeping tabs on Mexican wonderkid Erick Torres, who replaced Javier Hernandez at Chivas.
Arsenal are hot on the heels of Bayer Leverkusen whizkid Samed Yesil.
Ricardo Gardner's move from Bolton to West Ham has collapsed after the defender failed a medical.
Bristol City have slapped a £5million price tag on Nicky Maynard in a bid to fend off interest from Leicester and Nottingham Forest.
DAILY STAR
Sir Alex Ferguson has waded into the battle of Birmingham and backed Alex McLeish to pull off his cross-city switch.
Dimitar Berbatov may be used as bait by Sir Alex Ferguson in a bid to lure Luka Modric to Manchester United.
Ray Wilkins has given Guus Hiddink the green light to offer him a Chelsea return.
Demba Ba is on the verge of joining Newcastle, who have put Leon Best up for sale with a £4million price tag.
QPR playmaker Adel Taarabt has revealed he fantasises about a move to Chelsea.
Samuel Eto'o has opened the door for a summer move to the Premier League.
Sheffield United boss Danny Wilson wants Leeds striker Billy Paynter, who was with him at Swindon.
Bristol City have slapped a £5million price tag on Nicky Maynard in a bid to fend off interest from Leicester and Nottingham Forest.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are preparing to table a bid for Tottenham's Luka Modric after Harry Redknapp branded Chelsea's £22million offer "ridiculous".
Alex McLeish will today sign a three-year contract with Aston Villa, who have agreed a compensation deal with Birmingham believed to be in the region of £2million.
Douglas Costa's agent says Arsenal have been rebuffed in a bid of cash plus Denilson for the player. The Gunners are hoping to complete an £11million deal for Gervinho tomorrow.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has promised 'exciting' signings after Kevin Nolan's departure.
Stoke have made a club-record £12million bid for Birmingham defender Scott Dann. Liverpool and Tottenham are also considering making offers.
Sylvain Marveaux is on the brink of becoming a Liverpool player.
Bolton will not go for Wes Brown despite being resigned to losing Gary Cahill.
Blackpool are lining up a free transfer for former Manchester United winger Bojan Djordjic.
West Brom are interested in Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng and are exploring the possibility of signing Shay Given from Manchester City.
Coventry goalkeeper Keiren Westwood will complete his move to Sunderland today.
DAILY EXPRESS
Sir Alex Ferguson has told angry Aston Villa fans to give Alex McLeish a chance as he steps into one of the most controversial jobs in English football.
Manchester United have submitted a £9.2million written offer for Lens defender Raphael Varane.
Arsene Wenger is confident of completing the signing of Ivory Coast forward Gervinho from Lille.
Liverpool are on the verge of completing a deal for Rennes midfielder Sylvain Marveaux on a free transfer.
Malky Mackay is poised to be unveiled as the new Cardiff manager today.
Ray Wilkins has left the door open for a shock return to Chelsea by refusing to rule out the possibility of working under Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea are preparing to name their new manager, expected to be Guus Hiddink, within the next 48 hours after owner Roman Abramovich made his selection from a six-strong shortlist.
THE GUARDIAN
FIFA has suffered a fresh blow after the International Olympic Committee began an investigation into one of its highest officials over a BBC Panorama programme's allegations that he took bribes.
THE TIMES
Sir Alex Ferguson has told Aston Villa supporters they should cast aside local prejudices and give Alex McLeish their full support.
THE INDEPENDENT
Sir Alex Ferguson last night pitched into the furore over Alex McLeish's imminent arrival as Aston Villa manager, urging Villa supporters to set aside their misgivings over his previous association with Birmingham City and get behind him.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic are on the trail of Israeli striker Omer Damari - after a glowing reference from Beram Kayal.
Bursaspor's bid to land Steven Whittaker from Rangers was on the brink of collapse last night after five of their directors were held in a swoop by Turkish cops.
Rangers' bid for Tomer Hemed is in the balance after another day of negotiations failed to yield a deal.