Paper Talk: Man Utd among Vorm suitors

Paper Talk: Man Utd among Vorm suitors

Published Jan. 17, 2012 12:00 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 MIRROR

Edin Dzeko scored his first goal in 12 matches to end Manchester City's mini-crisis - but Roberto Mancini risked more controversy as he again brandished an imaginary red card.

Blackburn reacted furiously to a transfer request from £15million-rated defender Chris Samba - by asking for money back from the player.

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Chelsea stepped up their efforts to land Marseille right-back Cesar Azpilicueta after finally completing the signing of England defender Gary Cahill.

Non-league club Darlington sacked their entire playing staff and manager last night with the club hours from extinction.

Tottenham supremo Daniel Levy will ask Liverpool to pay a staggering £20million for Jermain Defoe.

Arsenal misfit Sebastien Squillaci is a target for French club Monaco.

Leeds boss Simon Grayson wants old boy Fabian Delph back from Aston Villa on loan.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has made a £750,000 bid for Fleetwood's striking sensation Jamie Vardy.

THE SUN

Thierry Henry has apologised for swearing at an Arsenal supporter

Roberto Mancini reopened his feud with Wayne Rooney as Manchester City edged ahead again in the title race.

Furious Blackburn players have been texting Chris Samba saying: 'You should be ashamed of yourself.'

Manchester City have rejected Inter Milan's £21million bid for Carlos Tevez.

Owen Coyle says Chelsea have got an unbelievable bargain by snapping up Gary Cahill.

Brazilian Henrique last night insisted: 'I am on my way to QPR.'

Chelsea and Liverpool fancy Partizan Belgrade defensive midfielder Medo Kamara.

Harry Redknapp has been told Loic Remy is staying put at Marseille - by the player himself.

West Brom boss Roy Hodgson has his eye on Fleetwood's 20-goal striker Jamie Vardy.

Blackburn have snapped up Kiwi prodigy Tim Payne.

Darlington moved closer to extinction yesterday when all the players were sacked by administrators.

Leeds want Aston Villa pair Fabian Delph and Eric Lichaj on loan.

DAILY STAR

Blackburn last night blocked Chris Samba's bid to quit Ewood Park.

Inter Milan have been told to make an improved bid of £26million if they want to land rebel striker Carlos Tevez.

Gary Cahill set his sights on winning silverware with Chelsea after finally completing his move from Bolton.

Edin Dzeko helped Manchester City end their away-day blues and go three points clear at the top.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is poised to bid £4million for Tottenham misfit Giovani Dos Santos.

Nottingham Forest have offered a trial to 6ft 5in MLS defender Andy Iro.

DAILY MAIL

Seven footballers from across the home nations have turned down invitations to play in the Team GB Olympic football team.

Thierry Henry will escape punishment for his angry confrontation with an Arsenal fan.

Chelsea are closing on a deal for Lille's Eden Hazard amid renewed competition from Real Madrid.

Chris Samba sparked a tug-of-war between Tottenham and QPR by handing in a transfer request.

Liverpool are showing interest in Groningen striker David Texeira.

Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle have made enquiries about Swansea goalkeeper Michel Vorm.

Trabzonspor have made a surprise £100,000 bid for Tranmere striker Mustafa Tiryaki.

Bolton are showing interest in promising Leeds defender Tom Lees.

Newcastle are interested in Cesena defender Yohan Benalouane, who may be allowed to leave on loan.

Darlington moved a step closer to folding after the club's administrators sacked caretaker-manager Craig Liddle and their 10 remaining players.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chris Samba last night sparked a tug of war between Tottenham and QPR after handing in a transfer request at Blackburn.

Edin Dzeko moved Manchester City three points clear again at the top of the Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City have told Inter Milan they can have Carlos Tevez if they increase their offer by another £5million.

The administrators of Darlington have made all the club's playing and coaching staff redundant.

Ben Marshall is set to quit Stoke this summer after rejecting a contract extension.

THE INDEPENDENT

Manchester City appeared to be inching closer to ending the Carlos Tevez transfer saga last night, with Internazionale - now the clear front-runners in the pursuit of him - only £4m short of the £25m asking price which may persuade the club to let him go.

Harry Redknapp was told by the Marseille president, Vincent Labrune, that Loic Remy will not be allowed to leave the club this month when the Tottenham manager attended the club's home game against Lille on Sunday night.

THE GUARDIAN

Robin van Persie has revealed that Arsenal want his five-year-old son to enter their youth training ranks.

THE TIMES

Manchester City have told Inter Milan that they want at least £25million for Carlos Tevez after rejecting a bid from the Italian club for their rebel striker.

DAILY RECORD

Southampton were last night preparing a third and final £6million bid to lure Gary Hooper away from Celtic.

Hearts were winning a race against the clock last night to pay their players on time - and beat a possible SPL points deduction.

Maurice Edu looks set to stay at Rangers after Sochaux last night dropped their interest in him.

Norway legend Kjetil Rekdal has urged Rangers to move for Enar Jaager or risk missing out on the best bargain of the January transfer window.

Dundee United boss Peter Houston insists he won't increase his offer for Hamilton's Dougie Imrie.

St Johnstone could hand Jim Paterson a deal if he shines in a closed-door clash with Rangers today.

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