Barcelona are ready to make Liverpool an offer for midfielder Javier Mascherano, encouraged by the Argentine’s desire to leave England for an environment where his family will be happier. (Sunday Times)

Arsenal are monitoring St Etienne striker Emmanuel Riviere, one of the most highly-rated young players in France.
Full story: News of the World

AC Milan are poised to offer striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic an escape route from Barcelona in a deal that could see the Spanish champions make one last effort to sign Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas before the transfer deadline.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

Arsenal will turn their focus to Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg, with little movement in their pursuit of Fulham’s Mark Schwarzer and Manchester City’s Shay Given.
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Gunners left-back Gael Clichy is a target for Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho.
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Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor intends to stay at Eastlands, despite fresh overtures from Real.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph

But Real boss Mourinho is ready to launch a £20m move for Adebayor, which may free up Real striker Karim Benzema to join Manchester United.
Full story: Sunday Express

Manchester United are planning a £15m bid for Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon next summer as current number one Edwin van der Sar prepares for retirement.
Full story: caughtoffside.com

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane and West Ham midfielder Scott Parker could be swapping clubs in a shock move.
Full story: Sunday Mirror

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson hopes to sign PSV Eindhoven defender Carlos Salcido if he misses out on Fulham left-back Paul Konchesky.
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New Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez is ready to make a £15m bid to lure Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt from his former club Liverpool.
Full story: Mail on Sunday

West Ham are looking at Bayern Munich goalkeeper Michael Rensing to provide competition for Rob Green. (Mail on Sunday)

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is set to spend the £8m from Kenwyn Jones’ departure to Stoke on signing Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan from French club Rennes. (News of the World)

Italian side Bari are interested in signing Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand after Bruce told the 25-year-old he can find another club.
Full story: The People

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is keen to sign Mexico striker Guillermo Franco, who is still a free agent after being released by West Ham last season.
Full story: The People

The arrival of striker Craig Bellamy at Cardiff has encouraged Ipswich to make a final £4m bid for Bluebirds forward Michael Chopra. (Mail on Sunday)

Bournemouth striker Brett Pitman, who failed to agree personal terms with Blackpool last week, is expected to join Championship club Bristol City on Monday. (Sunday Times)

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway will turn his attentions to Newcastle striker Leon Best. (News of the World)