A round-up of Monday’s biggest transfer stories.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric could make a return to his old club Tottenham as part of the deal to bring Gareth Bale to the Bernabeu, though the Croatian would prefer a move to Manchester United.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Arsenal may be prepared to pay big money for Swansea City striker Michu, with deals for Wayne Rooney and Luis Suarez looking increasingly unlikely.
Full story: The Independent.
Southampton have secured the big-name signing of Roma striker Pablo Osvaldo for a club-record fee of around £15million.
Full story: BBC Sport.
Chelsea have not given up on signing Manchester United misfit Wayne Rooney, and will make another bid before the end of the summer transfer window.
Full story: Fulham Chronicle.
However, Rooney’s United team-mate Michael Carrick says he and the rest of the players want the England international to stay at Old Trafford.
Full story: Daily Star.
Tottenham could hijack Liverpool’s deal for Anzhi Makhachkala striker Willian, as they line up an improved offer on the Reds’ £26million for the Brazilian international.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Everton could look to swoop for Wigan midfielder James McCarthy if Manchester United are successful in luring Marouane Fellaini away from the club.
Full story: Daily Star.
Premier League giants Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are all keen on signing 17-year-old PSV Eindhoven wonderkid Zakaria Bakkali.
Full story: Daily Express.
AC Milan and Liverpool look set to compete for the signing of highly-rated PSG defender Mamadou Sakho.
Full story: Daily Star.
Norwich City are closing in on the double signing of former Bolton striker Johan Elmander, and Brescia forward Andrea Caracciolo.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says that Gareth Barry is content to stay at the Etihad Stadium and fight for his place this season.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has said that he will not be looking to sell 29-year-old attacker Stephane Sessegnon.
Full story: ESPN.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is said to have played a big part in settling the tension between manager Brendan Rodgers and want-away striker Luis Suarez.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini has said he is happy that he chose to remain in English football, after publicly seeking a move back to Argentina last year.
Full story: The Guardian.
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra says he is surprised at how quickly his side have been written off as potential champions this season.
Full story: The Metro.
United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has also hit out at the club’s critics, particularly at Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho for his comments on their performance at Swansea.
Full story: Daily Mirror.