Manuel Pellegrini has told James Milner, who has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool, staying at Manchester City would be best for the midfielder's career. (Daily Express)
Dick Advocaat will quit Sunderland at the end of the season — even if he completes their great escape. (The Sun)
Birmingham City have made a move to strengthen their striking options by signing free agent Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. (Birmingham Mail)
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert is being lined up for a sensational return to the south coast by Premier League new-boys Bournemouth. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester City have been warned off a move for £40million rated Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne by the club's CEO who called the playmaker 'unsellable'. (Daily Mail)
Brendan Rodgers wants to sign Manchester City misfit Stevan Jovetic and is ready to launch a £12m offer. (Daily Mirror)
Yaya Toure has been offered a staggering £8million a season to finish his career in the Middle East. The Manchester City midfielder will consider the deal from Al Gharafa in Qatar, which has virtually no income tax. (The Sun)
