Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has hinted he is still tempted by a return to Barcelona, saying his last conversation over his future with Arsene Wenger was “one of the most difficult moments of my life.”
Full story: Independent

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says striker David Ngog, who scored twice against Rabotnick in a Europa League qualifier on Thursday, will stay at Anfield despite rumours that he could leave the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Manchester City remain “a substantial distance” from agreeing either a fee or terms for Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli. (Independent)

Bolton are set to bring back Croatia striker Ivan Klasnic for a second spell at the club – but this time on a permanent rather than loan deal from Nantes.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Queens Park Rangers have joined Coventry in the race to sign striker Marlon King, who was released from prison on Thursday after serving nine months for sexual assault.
Full story: Daily Mirror

West Brom have joined Blackburn and Sheffield United in the chase for Stoke striker James Beattie by offering £1.5m for the 32-year-old striker.
Full story: the Sun

Luke Young’s proposed move from Aston Villa to Liverpool is off because he would have had to take a £10,000-a-week pay cut.
Full story: Daily Star

New Fulham manager Mark Hughes could return to former club Manchester City to buy Stephen Ireland, Craig Bellamy and Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Hughes could also make a move for West Ham’s England keeper Robert Green if Arsenal make a move for Mark Schwarzer.
Full story: Daily Mail

United States striker Landon Donovan says he would love to rejoin Everton from LA Galaxy following his successful loan spell at Goodison Park last season.
Full story: Daily Telegraph

Champions League side Spartak Moscow are refusing to abandon their interest in Celtic winger Aiden McGeady, who was left out of the Bhoys’ side beaten by Braga in the Champions League qualifying round this week.
Full story: Guardian