Man City have emerged as favourites to sign Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling, and are plotting a £45million swoop for the winger this summer. (Daily Mail)
Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has urged supporters NOT to take out their frustrations on Sterling over his contract stand-off. (The Times)
Former Man United captain Gary Neville, meanwhile, has accused Liverpool of being stuck in the past and believes it is no surprise that Sterling wants to move away from Anfield. (Daily Telegraph)
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, 26, rejected a possible move to Manchester United because they took too long to declare their interest. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal sent a scout last weekend to watch Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette, 23, and midfielder Nabil Fekir, 21, who are valued at a combined £60m. (Daily Star)
Southampton want £25m for midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, who has been targeted by Arsenal and Tottenham, while the Saints are in talks with Atletico Madrid to make 26-year-old defender Toby Alderweireld's loan move permanent. (Daily Telegraph)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, who has one year left on his contract. has had crunch talks with his agent while his Old Trafford future hangs in the balance. (The Sun)
West Brom boss Tony Pulis wants Saido Berahino to sign a new contract at the Hawthorns, telling the 21-year-old to put his career ahead of money. (Birmingham Mail)
Tottenham will decide next week whether striker Emmanuel Adebayor, 31, has a future at the club. (The Sun)
