Sunderland are also interested in Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre, while moves for Fulham striker David Healy, Sheffield United front man James Beattie and West Ham centre-back Anton Ferdinand are also expected. (The Independent)

However, Mikael Silvestre has turned down a move to local rivals Manchester City at the last minute, with Arsenal now poised to sign the 31-year-old. (The Sun, The Times)

Everton are set to sign Juventus midfielder Tiago, pinching him from under the noses of Premier League rivals Newcastle. (The Sun)

But the deal could be in jeopardy because Tiago is reluctant to return to England after struggling to establish himself at Chelsea. (The Independent)

Tottenham will allow striker Dimitar Berbatov to join Manchester United, with manager Juande Ramos keen to bring in Atletico Madrid's Diego Forlan and Blackburn's Roque Santa Cruz. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea's hopes of signing Real Madrid star Robinho are over, and the Blues are set to turn their full attentions to AC Milan midfielder Kaka instead. (Daily Star)

Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia says he is eager to join Everton, and has urged his club to start negotiations. (The Independent)

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez is reluctantly looking at alternatives to Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry, with Espanyol's Albert Riera and Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing in the frame. (The Sun)

West Ham will hold talks with Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto, with a view to acquiring the Santos star, nicknamed the Tank, on a season-long loan deal. (Daily Mirror)

Sheffield Wednesday want to take Chelsea youngster Jack Cork on loan for the rest of the season. (Daily Mirror)

Canadian striker Marcus Haber will have trials with League Two outfit Rotherham. (Daily Star).