Newcastle and Sunderland want Manchester City's £5m-rated defender Richard Dunne, according to newspaper reports.

The Tyne-Wear rivals will also head-to-head for the signature of City's £8m-rated midfielder Stephen Ireland, reports the Daily Star Sunday.

Meanwhile, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has authorised a record-breaking £80m move for Barcelona maestro Lionel Messi, says the News of the World).

Manchester United will make a £25m bid for England defender Micah Richards, according to the News of the World and The People.

Liverpool will offer Cardiff £3m for teenage midfielder Aaron Ramsey but Manchester United are preparing a £10m package for the Wales Under-21 star, says the News of the World

Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson is a summer target for Tottenham and Arsenal, the same paper reports.

The News of the World also reports that Coventry boss Chris Coleman is set to raid his old club Fulham for veteran striker Brian McBride.

And Liverpool and Spurs are chasing Colchester winger Medy Elito, says sources at the News of the World.