TRANSFER RUMOURS

One of the big hits of Euro 2008, Russia's Andrei Arshavin, is wanted by Arsenal as manager Arsene Wegner looks to sign the player from Zenit St Petersburg. - The Sun

But Zenit St Petersburg have already accepted a bid from Chelsea as Andrei Arshavin is reportedly heading for Stamford Bridge to hold talks over a move to the Blues. - Daily Mirror

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is still on Barcelona's radar after AC Milan pulled out the running to sign the Togo international. The La Liga side are now ready to increase their offer to take the player to the Nou Camp. - The Guardian

England midfielder Frank Lampard is being offered £140,000-a-week in a bid to keep the player at Chelsea as Inter Milan step up their interest in taking the player to Serie A to link up with former coach Jose Mourinho. - Daily Express

New Chelsea managr Luiz Feilpe Scolari has told Chelsea's hierarchy to sell Ivory Coast international striker Didier Drogba. - The Sun

After only one season in the Premier League, France international winger Flourent Malouda is being offered in part-exchange by Chelsea as they bid to bring in Samuel Eto'o from Barcelona. - The Sun

Tottenham's Robbie Keane would benefit from a move to Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to his international manager with the republic of Ireland Giovanni Trapattoni. - Various

Following a long-term injury set-back to striker Diomansy Kamara, Fulham are keen to sign relegated Reading's Dave Kitson as a replacement. - The Sun

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is also keen to link up once again with one of his former Switzerland charges as he looks at the possible signing of striker Hakin Yakin for the Craven Cottage side. - Daily Mail

England striker Peter Crouch will be the subject of one final bid of £10m by Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp. - Daily Mirror

Having missed out to Newcastle United on Real Mallorca's Jonas Gutierrez, FA Cup holders Portsmouth are now switching their attaention to apossible move for Shaun Wright-Phillips from Chelsea. - Daily Star

Hull City are looking to bolster their attacking options for their first ever season in the top flight by trying to take Greece striker Georgios Samaras on loan from Manchester City for the season. The player spent the back end of last season at Celtic on loan. - Daily Mirror

New Blackburn manager Paul Ince has failed to convince England midfielder David Bentley his future lies at Ewood Park and the former Arsenal trainee is still determined to move on. - Daily Mirror

Blackburn are also likely to face problems holding on to their centre-back success of last seson, Christopher Samaba, who is wanted by his former boss Mark Hughes at Manchester City. - Daily Star

Bolton Wanderers are waiting on an answer as they attempt to sign midfielder Simon Vukcevic from Sporting Lisbon. - Daily Mirror

Manchester United have offered assistant manager Carlos Quieroz a pay rise to turn down the job of Portugal national team coach. - Various

But Quieroz is inclined to accept the post in a move which could damage United's hopes of keeping Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo.- Various

Cristiano Ronaldo's possible switch to Real Madrid could be scuppered depending on whether he needs ankle surgery. - Various

Sunderland's desire to sign Spurs striker Darren Bent are not as advanced as believed with the clubs wide apart in their valuation of the player. - The Independent

Celtic defender Bobo Balde has turned down a move to newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City. - Daily Mail

Cardiff City are lining up a £2.5m bid for Rangers striker Daniel Cousin. - Daily Mail / The Sun

Aston Villa midfielder Shaun Maloney could be set for a return to former club Celtic. - Various

However, Celtic's Old Firm rivals Rangers and Sunderland are also keen on securing Maloney's services. - The Sun

Should Maloney rejoin Celtic, left-back Lee Naylor may head in the opposite direction to join Villa. - Various

Hamburg left-back Timothee Atouba has expressed interest in a move to Celtic. - Daily Express / Daily Star

Kenny Milne is set to leave Falkirk with St Mirren and several English clubs expressing interest in the defender. - Various

Kilmarnock manager Jim Jefferies has ended his interest in free agent Craig Rocastle. - Various


FOOTBALL GOSSIP

New Manchester City boss Mark Hughes believes he can reignite Ronaldinho's career if the Brazilian star signs for the club following the arrival of fellow Barzillian striker Jo. - Various


AND THE REST

Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres sent his English club team-mates, who were not at Euro 2008 after the national team failed to qualify, bottles of Spanish wine as he rubbed in his country's victory at the tournament. - Daily Star