Liverpool have been offered the chance to sign Toronto striker Jermain Defoe, 32, to boost their forward options – (Daily Telegraph)
Alternatively, Leicester lead the chase to secure Defoe’s services – (Guardian)
Tottenham are set to offload midfielder Paulinho, 26, with Brazilian club Cruzeiro a likely destination, while 27-year-old winger Aaron Lennon could also leave if any club meets his asking price of £7m – (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea and Manchester United’s pursuit of winger Gareth Bale, 25, has come to an end, with the Welshman set to sign a new and improved deal at Real Madrid – (Daily Express)
Arsenal are set to pip Manchester United to Ipswich’s £10m-rated 18-year-old midfielder Teddy Bishop – (Daily Mirror)