Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Manchester United will try to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to stay one more season by promising to then let him go for £65m. (The Sun)

But sources close to Ronaldo say he is refusing to return to Manchester United to discuss his future with Sir Alex Ferguson. (The Mirror)

Tottenham are ready to smash the British transfer record in a £32m swoop for Valencia's David Villa - and will sell Dimitar Berbatov to Manchester United to fund the move. (The Sun)

Liverpool are expected to raise £18m to buy Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry by the end of the week. (The Mirror)

Sunderland manager Roy Keane is on the verge of completing an £8.5m swoop for Manchester United striker Louis Saha. (Various)

Newly-promoted West Brom will try and land midfielder Michael Tonge from Sheffield United with a £2m offer. (The Sun)

Everton are sizing up a cut-price £1.5m deal for Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith. (Daily Star)

Portsmouth plan to sign Nicky Shorey from Reading and Tottenham's Younes Kaboul. (The Mirror)

Tottenham look set to splash more cash as they are on the verge of a shock £9.5m move for Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka. (Daily Star)

Hull are set to make a bid for Benfica's Portuguese striker Ariza Makukula. (The Mirror)

Everton are ready to agree a compromise deal to ease through Andy Johnson's move to Fulham after the London club refused to meet the £13m asking price. (The Mirror)

Ipswich and Hull are both chasing the signature of formerBolton midfielder Ivan Campo. (The Mirror)