12/06/2015:-Football Gossip

Liverpool could hijack Chelsea's bid for unsettled on-loan Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao, 29. (Daily Star) Manchester United are ready to bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 21, with chief executive Ed Woodward determined to lead the negotiations. (Manchester Evening News) The Red Devils have already agreed a fee of £13m for Hoffenheim's Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino, 23. (Talksport) Arsenal and Manchester United target Jackson Martinez, 28, is on the verge of a move to a top European club, according to the Porto striker's agent. (Daily Mail)
The back page of Friday's Times Real Madrid are determined to tie up a deal for Manchester United keeper David De Gea, 24, before the club head to Australia for their pre-season tour on 13 July. (Telegraph) Chelsea defender Filipe Luis, 29, could stay at Stamford Bridge despite an unsuccessful first season, saying he will not force through a move and it is up to the club to decide his fate. (London Evening Standard) Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has promised big moves in the summer transfer market, with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, and Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, 23, thought to be the top targets. (Times - subscription required) Tim Sherwood is poised to make former Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, his first signing as Aston Villa manager. (Daily Mail) New Newcastle manager Steve McClaren wants to revamp the Magpies strikeforce by sealing deals for QPR striker Charlie Austin, 25, and West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21. (Mirror) West Ham striker Andy Carroll, 26, who began his career at St James' Park, is also wanted by McClaren. (Newcastle Chronicle) More from BBC Sport Mourinho 'eager to help Falcao' Sheffield Wednesday sack boss Gray Man City 'going places' - Hart West Ham are in talks over a £5m permanent deal for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, 27 - who spent last season on loan at Upton Park - and are also eying a deal for Marseille winger, Dimitri Payet, 28. (Telegraph) Liverpool are expected to complete the signing of Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, 27, in the coming days. (Liverpool Echo) Former West Ham midfielder Ravel Morrison, 22, is set to quit Lazio due to homesickness without playing a match for the Serie A club - and QPR are ready to offer him an escape. (Mirror) Tottenham winger Nacer Chadli has begged Spurs to sign his 24-year-old Belgium team-mate Christian Benteke from Aston Villa. (Sun - subscription required)
Christian Benteke hit 13 league goals last season England goalkeeper Joe Hart has hit out at the "comedians" who criticised the Three Lions' goalless draw against Republic of Ireland on Sunday. (Daily Star) Tottenham centre-back Younes Kaboul, 29, is surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane - but Spurs want £5m to let him go. (Guardian) West Brom midfielder Chris Brunt has pleaded with the club to offer a new contract to his 35-year-old Northern Ireland team-mate, defender Gareth McAuley. (Sky Sports)
The back page of Friday's Sun BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Former Newcastle United keeper Steve Harper has welcomed the appointment of Steve McClaren as the club's new head coach, writing on Twitter:"Good appointment by @NUFC so let's hope Steve McClaren is the man to get them back into the top six and hopefully win a Cup too!" Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen tweetedthat he "can't wait to get going" on his 4,000-mile charity bike ride across the United States. AND FINALLY Dwight Yorke and Andrew Cole have returned to Manchester United - as barmen in an advert for the club's new drinks partner. (Daily Mail) Paul Gascoigne has revealed that he was "still shaking" in the dressing room after Vinnie Jones infamously grabbed his crotch during a 1988 match. (Mirror)