Monday’s transfer rumour roundup.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is poised to move for midfielder Frank Lampard and defender Rio Ferdinand, also 35, as he prepares for a return to the Premier League. Ferdinand was released by Manchester United at the end of the season, while Lampard is out of contract at Chelsea – Daily Mirror
Chelsea have made an enquiry for Paris St-Germain striker Ezequiel Lavezzi. It is understood the Argentine, 29, is keen to play in a more competitive league outside France – Daily Mail
Blackpool have given up in the wrangle over Tom Ince’s transfer fee, with the midfielder now poised to join Inter Milan. By moving abroad, the Seasiders will receive much less compensation for the 22-year-old – Guardian
West Ham have agreed a three-year deal with Argentine forward Mauro Zarate, 27, who has had spells in Europe with Birmingham City in 2008 and more recently with Italian giants Lazio and Inter Milan – Daily Star
Turkish side Besiktas are keen on Chelsea striker Demba Ba, 29, after cooling interest in unsettled Blues forward Samuel Eto’o – Daily Mail
The Reds are set to make a £40m double move on Southampton with right-back Nathaniel Clyne, 23, joining midfielder Lallana as a major target – Daily Star
However, Liverpool have been told they must increase their offer to £25m for Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana, 26, if they want him to move to Anfield – Metro
Championship-bound Cardiff City are set to sign free agent Federico Macheda, 22, this week after the striker was released by Manchester United – Daily Mail
Sunderland are leading the chase to bring Michael Mancienne back to England. The 26-year-old former Chelsea defender wants to head home after a three-year spell in Germany with Hamburg – Daily Mirror
Tottenham’s 21-year-old midfielder Alex Pritchard is wanted on loan by Wigan manager Uwe Rosler. Latics also hope to tie up a deal for Partick Thistle left-back Aaron Taylor-Sinclair, 23 – Daily Mirror
Striker Danny Welbeck, 23, has spoken about his frustration at being played out of position at Manchester United and that will alert Tottenham, among others, to his potential availability – Daily Express
Real Madrid’s highly rated assistant manager Paul Clement has given West Brom hope that he could be lured away from the European champions – Guardian
Paolo Di Canio wants to return to Celtic as manager. The 45-year-old Italian would jump at an approach from Celtic to make a comeback as Neil Lennon’s successor 14 years after leaving the club as a player – Daily Record
Paris Saint-Germain defender Marquinhos has admitted it is flattering to hear that Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing him – Sky Sports
Arsenal have kick-started their summer transfer business by making an £18million offer for Real Sociedad star Antoine Griezmann – Metro
Juan Mata’s Manchester United career could be over virtually before it has begun with new manager Louis Van Gaal prepared to allow the midfielder to join Barcelona in order to make way for Bayern Munich’s Bastian Schweinsteiger – Metro
Everton are to test managerless Celtic’s resolve with a fresh bid for midfielder James Forrest – Metro
Inter Milan president Erik Thohir has revealed that Erik Lamela and Luiz Gustavo are on the club’s radar, with a new signing expected to be announced in the next couple of weeks – Sky Sports
Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski says that he is happy to stay at the club after their FA Cup-winning season – Goal.com
Napoli are closing in on a deal to land Liverpool target Javier Mascherano – talkSPORT
Juventus are on a potential collision course with Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool to secure the signature of Barcelona’s Alexis Sanchez this summer – Inside Futbol
Arsenal have been put on red alert after QPR boss Harry Redknapp revealed that striker Loic Remy is available for around £8m – Daily Mirror
Juventus are still interested in signing Chelsea hero Didier Drogba, despite a stall in negotiations – Football Direct News
Chelsea and Liverpool target Caner Erkin will hold showdown talks with Fenerbahce before a possible switch to the Premier League – Daily Star
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has reportedly claimed that he will resolve his situation before the beginning of next month’s World Cup – Daily Mirror