Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has welcomed the loan signing of Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 28, but is not sure how manager Louis van Gaal will fit all his big-name players into his team – (Independent)
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo is “perfect” following the 29-year-old forward’s criticism of the club’s transfer policy over the £59.7m sale of Angel Di Maria to Manchester United – (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, is close to signing a five-year contract extension at the Premier League champions. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, City believe they may have found the next David Silva – but say Japanese youngster Masashi Wada still has a lot to learn – (Manchester Evening News)
QPR owner Tony Fernandes says he was in awe of Harry Redknapp the first time they met, and adds he wants Rangers to be a Premier League club for 20 consecutive seasons – (Guardian)