Aston Villa are looking at West Ham’s Matthew Upson and Arsenal now want Manchester City’s Stephen Ireland.
Aston Villa are in negotiations with West Ham to sign Matthew Upson for US$15million, but the Hammers are demanding US$22million for the defender – (News of the World)
Midfield hard-man Joey Barton could see more of Tony Adams. Barton had a stint at Adams’ Sporting Chance clinic last year and the Portsmouth boss is keen to sign the the Newcastle player – (The People)
Following his failure to sign Everton’s Mikel Arteta, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has now set his sights on Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland. – (News of the World)
Tottenham made a cheeky US$8.7million bid for Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing. Their offer has left Boro accusing Spurs of trying to "steal him on the cheap". Apparently, Boro boss Gareth Southgate want double the fee for the England international. – (News of the World)
Despite being injury-prone, Newcastle striker Michael Owen is not short of suitors. Italian Serie A side Juventus join the growing queue of clubs after his signature. – (News of the World)
Should Manchester City manager Mark Hughes keep his job, he believes he "can beat the ‘Big Four’ to sign Leeds United youngster Fabian Delph". – (The Observer)
Newly-appointed boss Ricky Sbragia wants to release El Hadji Diouf and Pascal Chimbonda. Now the duo could find a new club at Blackburn – with manager Sam Allardyce said to be interested in signing them. – (Sunday Express)
It’s bleak days ahead for Carlos Tevez as the on-loan striker may jeopardise a permanent move to Manchester United by asking for pay parity with Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. – (Mail on Sunday)
Jermain Defoe skipped training at Portsmouth and apart from Tottenham, Juventus are also interested to sign the striker at US$29million. – (Mail on Sunday)