The top transfer rumour stories from Thursday’s papers.
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Everton’s David Moyes is widely expected to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as manager of Manchester United, which will be confirmed later today.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Manchester United are edging closer to a sensational deal to bring former star Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford from Real Madrid this summer.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Javier Hernandez could also be on his way to the Bernebeu as part of any deal to bring back Ronaldo.
Full story: Manchester Evening News.
Wayne Rooney has asked to leave Manchester United at the end of the season, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich interested in signing the £30million England striker.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Chelsea veteran Frank Lampard could still stay at the club, with incoming boss Jose Mourinho keen to keep the 34-year-old at Stamford Bridge.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Liverpool have moved to deny rumours of a bid from Barcelona for goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Full story: Liverpool Echo.
Arsene Wenger is supposedly at odds with his board over the possible signing of French striker Loic Remy from Queens Park Rangers.
Full story: Daily Star.
Manchester City’s backup goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon may play his last game for the club in this season’s FA Cup final, as he seeks a move elsewhere.
Full story: The Independent.
Arsenal are interested in signing Stuttgart goalkeeper Sven Ulreich as a replacement for Wojciech Szczesny.
Full story: talkSPORT.
Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld, supposedly a target for Liverpool and Tottenham, is set to choose a move to Serie A side Roma.
Full story: The Metro.
A whole host of Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on highly-rated Manchester City youngster Abdisalam Ibrahim.
Full story: Daily Star.
Schalke midfielder and Arsenal target Julian Draxler is also being lined up by Borussia Dortmund.
Full story: Bild.
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup is top of Everton’s list as a possible replacement for Manchester United-bound David Moyes.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Roberto Martinez, Mark Hughes and Martin O’Neill are also candidates for the vacancy at Goodison Park.
Full story: The Independent.
One final candidate to replace Moyes is the surprising choice of Everton and former Manchester United player Phil Neville.
Full story: The Sun.
Lionel Messi’s life could be made into a film! A biopic of the Barcelona star could hit cinemas around the time of the 2014 World Cup.
Full story: Variety.