Midfielder Javier Mascherano has been told he can leave Liverpool, having held talks with the club’s hierarchy.
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And Inter Milan are thought to be lining up a £25m bid for the Argentine international.
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Inter striker Mario Balotelli has rejected a bigger pay packet at Manchester United to join former boss Roberto Mancini at Manchester City.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Italy international Balotelli’s £25m arrival at Eastlands will spark a transfer merry-go-round, with Emmanuel Adebayor joining Juventus on loan and Mascherano, Liverpool team-mate Dirk Kuyt and Uruguay and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan moving to Inter Milan.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Meanwhile, Manchester City are offering England winger Shaun Wright-Phillips as part of a deal to sign James Milner from Aston Villa.
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The Premier League are keeping close tabs on Chelsea’s £20m pursuit of Benfica’s Brazilian midfielder Ramires, who is involved in a third-party ownership deal with agent Kia Joorabchian.
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Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson will step up his pursuit for Mexico international Carlos Salcido. Dutch club PSV Eindhoven are likely to demand about £3m for the defender.
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Tottenham want to sign West Ham’s Scott Parker but have been put off by a £15m price tag for the England midfielder.
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Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Belgium international Steven Defour, with the club weighing up a £13m bid for the Standard Liege midfielder.
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Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia is wanted by his first club Osasuna, a transfer that could rekindle the Gunners’ move for Fulham’s Mark Schwarzer.
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Ajax manager Martin Jol wants to sign Middlesbrough striker Mido.
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Fulham, Sunderland and Bolton are chasing Portsmouth striker John Utaka. The Nigeria international is also interesting German clubs Cologne and Bayer Leverkusen.
Full story: Daily Star

Hull striker Kamel Ghilas is a loan target for French side Arles-Avignon.
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Roma are stepping up their efforts to sign midfielder Valon Behrami from West Ham and could offer goalkeeper Doni or striker Stefano Okaka in exchange.
Full story: Daily Mail