Paper Talk: Rooney offers RVP plea

Daily Mirror

Luka Modric is being forced to train on his own at Tottenham's training ground as Real Madrid’s interest cools

Chelsea are looking at Juventus right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner, after their move for 22-year-old Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta of Marseille stalled.

The Sun

Spurs hope to sign Inter Milan goalkeeper Julio Cesar on a free transfer.

Wayne Rooney has pleaded with Robin van Persie to join him at Manchester United.

Manchester City are ready to sell Nigel de Jong, with Inter Milan interested in snapping up the £7 million-rated midfielder.

Arsenal target Ki Sung-Yeung is wanted by Atletico Madrid, and may snub a move to north London.

The Times

Tottenham want Julio Cesar from Inter Milan – but the Italians want Kyle Walker in return

Daily Mail

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Joe Allen is close to joining the club, saying the deal is ‘imminent’

New Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova has refused to rule out a move for Arsenal midfielder Alex Song

Brendan Rodgers has admitted he is unable to prevent Craig Bellamy leaving for Cardiff

Others

Caen striker M'Baye Niang will snub Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham to join AC Milan (Metro)

Chelsea are set to open talks with Napoli over the transfer of Edinson Cavani (Evening Standard)

Manchester United chief executive David Gill is set for more negotiations with Arsenal this weekend over the possible transfer of striker Robin van Persie (Daily Telegraph)

Chelsea will increase their offer for Bayer Leverkusen's Andre Schurlle (Goal)