Manchester City are in hot water with the Premier League after admitting to a series of cock-ups over Frank Lampard’s contract – (Daily Star)
Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Marseille forward Andre Ayew with talks believed to be at an advanced stage – (Metro)
Luis Suarez has told Brendan Rodgers that Steven Gerrard is simply irreplaceable for Liverpool, but he will one day return to the club – (Daily Mirror)
QPR midfielder Joey Barton has told top scorer Charlie Austin to stay at the club where he is loved – (Daily Express)
Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic is near to a move to Schalke, according to the German club’s general manager – (Sky Sports)