A round-up of Sunday’s biggest transfer stories and gossip.
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Chelsea have approached Manchester United for Wayne Rooney, telling the Red Devils to name their price for the want-away England striker.
Full story: Sunday Mirror.
Manchester City look set to win the race for Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao after agreeing a £54million fee with the club.
Full story: Sunday Mirror.
Arsenal plot £70m spending spree regardless of whether the Gunners secure Champions League qualification.
Full story: Sunday Mirror
Tottenham are unlikely to be able to keep Real Madrid target Gareth Bale if they fail to secure Champions League qualification today.
Full story: Mail on Sunday.
Liverpool target Christian Eriksen will sign a new contract with current club Ajax if the Reds do not make an offer for him within the next month.
Full story: Sunday Mirror.
Big-spending French outfit Monaco have been linked with a surprise move for Andy Carroll when he returns to Liverpool from West Ham this summer.
Full story: Sunday Telegraph.
However, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is determined to keep Carroll on a permanent deal for next season.
Full story: The Metro.
West Ham also look set to bring in Shakhtar Donetsk left-back Razvan Rat on a free transfer this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Chelsea are prepared to sell Spanish striker Fernando Torres this summer after a difficult few years at the club. He has previously been linked with a return to his old club Atletico Madrid.
Full story: The Sun.
However, Torres himself says he finally feels happy and important at the club, and that he won’t be forced out by big-name signings this summer.
Full story: Sunday Mirror.
Fulham have been linked again with out-of-favour Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, but are keen to lower Villa’s asking price of £12million.
Full story: Daily Star.
Manchester City left-back Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year contract with the club.
Full story: Mail on Sunday.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has his eye on two defenders, Lazio’s Modibo Diakite, and Maritimo defender Valentin Roberge.
Full story: Daily Star.
Phil Neville has met with Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and could be a surprise appointment to replace David Moyes as manager next season.
Full story: Daily Star.
Arsenal star Santi Cazorla has praised incoming Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, with whom he worked at Malaga and Villareal.
Full story: The Sun.
Jose Mourinho’s departure as Real Madrid manager is expected to be confirmed next week, as he nears a return to Chelsea.
Full story: Mail on Sunday.
Former Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes could return to management with Championship side Leicester City.
Full story: Mail on Sunday.
Manchester City are apparently fast-tracking former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira to be their manager in the long term.
Full story: Sunday Mirror.
Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised for smashing up team-mate Glen Whelan’s car after finding a pig’s head in his locker!
Full story: Mail on Sunday.