Jonty to Stay

After speculation linking him with both England and Sri Lanka, Jonty Rhodes is to stay on as fielding coach for South Africa.

Rhodes, regarded by many as the best fielder in the world during his playing days with South Africa, had only been contracted by Cricket South Africa until the Cricket World Cup in March/April. Since then there had been speculation as to whether or not he would be retained by the South African cricket team, with Jonty himself saying that much owed to what his family thought of him spending time away touring with the team. After the arrival of his ex team mate, and close friend, Alan Donald, to the England coaching set up, it was believed that Jonty could follow, becoming England's permanent fielding coach, a position they have not filled since Trevor Penney left to assist Tom Moody in Sri Lanka in 2005. There was also talk of Sri Lanka looking to recruit Rhodes as new coach Trevor Bayliss assistant coach. Rhodes has distanced himself from such rumours by stating

"I can honestly say I have never received any offers from England," Rhodes told
News24.com. "Some time ago there was a rumour I was going to coach Sri Lanka,
but I was never approached by them either."

The South African coach, Mickey Arthur, has also reiterated the stance that Jonty will be part of his coaching stuff for the immediate future.

"Jonty has confirmed he's staying with us."

and

"He is an integral member of our team and he is committed to staying with
the Proteas," Arthur said. "I don't know where all these rumours start, but
Jonty's definitely with us. I hope we can squash all these rumours"

So,at least with regard to Jonty Rhodes, South Africa will not be allowing one of its prized assets to be lost to a opposition cricket set up.

Sunday Speculation

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Sir Alex Ferguson has blocked Gabriel Heinze's potential move to Liverpool.
Kanu's future at Portsmouth still remains in the balance.
Everton have failed in a bid to land AC Milan defender Dario Simic.
Liverpool are keen to sign Roma winger Mancini.
Liverpool have beaten a host of clubs to sign Tranmere teenager Michael Roberts.
Manchester City and Newcastle are battling to sign Peter Crouch.
Giuseppe Rossi looks set to join Parma with the expected arrival of Carlos Tevez at Manchester United.
Birmingham are set to step up their pursuit of Charlton's Luke Young.
Manchester City have signed Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes.
Alan Pardew has told Andy Reid and Jerome Thomas they are staying at Charlton.
Pardew also admits he is still keen on bringing West Ham's Hayden Mullins to The Valley.
Aston Villa are set to up their offer for Tottenham's Jermain Defoe to £10 million.
Besiktas are lining up a £3 million bid for West Ham's Carlton Cole.
Everton are interested in Villarreal's Juan Roman Riquelme.

NEWS OF THE WORLD

Arsene Wenger looks set to stay at Arsenal and will sign a new four-year deal.
West Ham and Spurs are interested in Derby's Giles Barnes.
Newcastle have made an inquiry about Ronaldinho.
Charlton want to sign MK Dons striker Izale McLeod for £1.5 million.
Liverpool have slapped a £20 million price tag on Peter Crouch.
Newcastle are in talks with Fulham in a bid to bring Franck Queudrue to Tyneside for £3 million.
Real Madrid are set to launch a £14 million raid for Chelsea's Arjen Robben.
West Ham target Stephen Appiah is set to go on strike in a bid to secure a move to Upton Park.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

David Beckham could be followed to LA Galaxy by Ronaldo.
Michael Ballack has been told by Jose Mourinho that he could be left out as they rethink their midfield formation.
Gabriel Heinze is the subject of a tug-of-war between Manchester United and Liverpool.

THE PEOPLE

Cesc Fabregas has turned his back on a move to Real Madrid as he is keen on joining Barcelona next year.
Arsenal will finally sell Jose Reyes this week to Real Madrid for £8 million.
Blackburn have made an inquiry to Everton about James Beattie.
Middlesbrough are ready to move for Spurs striker Mido.
Everton are showing an interest in Portsmouth's Sol Campbell.
Charlton are preparing to spend £750,000 on Sheffield United striker Danny Webber.
Sheffield United are making a second bid for Celtic's Bobo Balde.
Tottenham are set to pinch America starlet Freddy Adu from under the noses of Celtic.
Manchester City and Newcastle have been told that Peter Crouch will cost £25 million to leave Liverpool.

SUNDAY MAIL

Sunderland are planning a swoop for Bobo Balde.
Rangers are lining up a move for American youngster Danny Szetela.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Jose Mourinho's rift with Roman Abramovich is apparently over.
Chelsea's Lassana Diarra has rejected a new contract from the club.
Bryan Robson is ready with a £1 million bid to bring West Brom's Kevin Phillips to Sheffield United.
Aston Villa are ready to splash out £25 million this week to buy Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jermain Defoe and Luke Young.
Bolton are planning one last bid to sign Christian Wilhelmsson from Nantes.

Best Premier League Players

Continuing on the theme of the best players lists I have made a list of whom I believe to be the best players in the history of the English Premier League. Obviously, once again, there will be different opinions on who's in and who's out, so feel free to leave a comment on any issue you have. The list is Manchester United heavy, not as any bias, but because they have been the Premier League's dominant team, and so will have the best players.Great current players, like Rooney, Ronaldo, Terry and Fabregas have been left out because the full impact of their careers have not been felt yet, but they will undoubtedly make any future lists. The list is in no particular order.

1. Peter Schmeichel. The dominant Danish keeper will no doubt top any list of great Premier League keepers. Ended Sir Alex's search for a top class shot stopper when he signed from Brondby in '92 for 530 000 pounds, a figure Alex Ferguson described as the bargain of the century. He holds the record for the best games to clean sheet ratio in the Premier League with 42%.

2. Denis Irwin. The Cork born full back was dubbed "Mr Dependable" and was usually one of the first names pencilled in for any United squad and always gave a solid performance. During his time at United he won 7 league titles as well as 3 FA Cups, a League Cup, a Cup Winners Cup, and the Champions League. He was a member of the treble team of ‘99. Played at United until he was 37.

3. Tony Adams. Spent all 22 years of his playing career at Arsenal, having joined as a school boy. Played over 504 times for club, scoring 32 goals, and 66 times for England, finding the back of the net on 5 occasions. The commanding centre back was still one of the best defenders in the league well into his 30's.

4. Patrick Viera. The Senegal born French footballer joined Arsenal as a relative unknown on 1996 from AC Milan. He remained at the club for 9 years before moving to Juventus. Particular on field highlights of his time at Arsenal where the fierce mid field battles that were fought out against Roy Keane. Viera captained Arsenal after Tony Adams retired and was captain of the team during their unbeaten title winning season.

5. Dennis Bergkamp. Joined Arsenal from Inter in 1995 and remained there until his retirement in 2006. Bergkamp was one of the best players in the supportive striker role that has graced any pitch in the world. His tactical awareness and deft touches almost made it look like he had all the time in the world. Regarded as perhaps the most important buy in Arsenal history, not just for his on field influence, but also it allowed Arsenal to attract other top class foreign players. Is the only player in Premier League history to come 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the same month for the goal of the month competition.

6. Roy Keane. Signed by Manchester United for a then British record of 3,75 million pounds, Keane went on to become Uniteds most influential and inspirational leaders. He won 7 league titles, 4 as captain, during his time at United. Although playing in a glamourless role of defence midfielder, Keane will go down as one of the best players in the history of the game. His reading of the game, and match situations, more then made up for what he lacked in skill.

7. Ryan Giggs. Is the only player to have played and scored in every season of the Premier Leagues history. Giggs is the Leagues most decorated player with 9 title wins to his name. The left sided midfield player has been a model professional throughout his career, all of it spent at United, and continues to surprise many pundits with his form and consistency as he enters the twilight of his career. Will go down as one of United and the Premier Leagues best players, if not the best.

8. Paul Scholes. The quiet man of the Manchester United midfield for the last decade, Scholes has been the creative genius behind many title winning seasons at United. While Beckham and Giggs may have taken the limelight the influence of Scholes can not be underestimated. Described as the one of the best finishers he as ever seen by his manager, Sir Alex, Scholes has weighed in with important goals throughout his United career. Has sorely been missed by England since his retirement at 29 to prolong his United career.

9. Eric Cantona. Cantona was the catalyst to United ending their 26 year wait for the League title, and kicked off their period of dominance in the 90’s. Cantona brought class and sophistication to a talented team that thought it was cursed to never win the league. He was voted United’s greatest ever player.

10. Alan Shearer. The Leagues all time top scorer with 260 goals, is the only player to have scored 100 goals for 2 Premier League clubs, Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United. Scored 34 times in Blackburns title winning season of 94-95, the only club honours he was to win. Moved on to his home town club Newcastle for 15 million pounds, a world record at the time. Scored 206 goals for Newcaslte, a club record, before retiring in 2006

11. Gianfranco Zola. Joined Chelsea from Parma in 1996 and went on to play 229 games for the club, scoring 59 times. Zola has been voted as the best ever Chelsea player by the clubs fans. In the pre Abromovich days, Zola was instrumental in making Chelsea a successful cup team, winning 2 FA Cups, a League Cup, a Cup Winners Cup and a European Super Cup with Chelsea.

12.Thiery Henry. Arsenals all time top goal scorer with a prolific return of 174 goals in 254 games. Following Viera's move to Juventus, Henry was named club captain, a role he fulfilled until his recent departure to Barcelona. As much a maker of goals as he was a goal scorer Henry will go down as Arsenals best player ever and one of the best the Premier League has ever seen.

13. David Beckham. Becks played the best part of his career at Manchester United before moving on to Real Madrid. During his time at United, which began as a school boy and ended when he was 28, he was regarded as the best free kick taker and crosser of a ball in the world. Behind all the glamour and chaos of his life away from football, Beckham was still an excellent midfield player.

Why Tevez?

With Manchester United looking for a speedy resolution to the deal to bring Carlos Tevez to Old Trafford, a lot of people are wondering whether or not he is the right player to take United forward. Forgetting all the controversies, the past, the dodgy legal issues, and concentrating on the player alone, why are United so keen to add him to their squad?

Since the departure of the prolific Ruud van Nistelrooy United have been on the prowl for a proven forward to add to their squad, someone to partner Rooney. Saha has done a good job in patches but remains fragile and injury prone, while Solskjaer has had to make do with fleeting appearances. The thought was that Sir Alex would move for an out and out forward, like Ruud, with Rooney playing off him. Players like Torres, Eto'o and even Michael Owen have been mentioned. These players all fit the mould of the type of player that United where thought to be looking for. Yet United have moved for Tevez.

From the outside Tevez seems more alike to Rooney than to an out and out striker and does not seem like the ideal fit for a strike partner to Rooney, yet the amount of money being talked about, in terms of both a loan deal or a permanent switch, suggests that Tevez is the real deal, the player that United have been after, and not someone that they are looking at now that Eto'o seems to be staying at Barca, and Torres has moved to Liverpool.

United will probably look at a change in formation, particularly in Europe, to a 4-3-2-1 with Rooney at the apex of an attacking trio, supported by Tevez to his left and Ronaldo to his right. The pressure will be off Rooney as he will be given a definite role, as the most forward player, and will not have to drop back as much as he has been doing, he will also have the support of Tevez and Ronaldo and will not be playing an isolated role up field. This role should help him bag more goals, a criticism he has unfairly suffered from in the past, his lack of goals at certain periods of a season, should be addressed. The position of a shielding midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, is fundamental to the success of this formation, however it is the choice of Tevez to play a supporting role that is the exciting aspect.

Tevez showed during the last 6 months of the season why he one of the most coveted and exciting players in world football at the moment. He almost single handed, much to Sheff Utd's disgust, saved West Ham from relegation. The thought of him playing with better players week in and week out, of not having the pressure of being the teams only leading man, may leave United fans salivating and opposition defenses trembling. Tevez will bring a spark of creativity and unorthodox play that United have been missing. Scholes, for so long the creative genius in the United midfield has found himself playing deeper over the last few years, both with the onset of age and the responsibility's that come with not having Roy Keane next to him. As such he has not been as creative an influence as he could have been. Tevez will bring this missing ingredient to the winning recipe that Sir Alex hopes to cook up in Europe next year. United have been dreadfully goal shy on the road in the Champions League and this is where Tevez could be at his most useful, as both a goal scorer and a creator. During his spell at Corinthians Tevez showed he could be a prolific goal scorer with 25 goals in 38 games. United will hope to see more of the same.

Wayne Rooney, and particularly Christiano Ronaldo, have had the pressure of winning games for United on their young shoulders, and should the Tevez deal finally go through, they will have another super star to take the pressure off them and allow them to mesmerize defenses all over Europe. It should be a treat for the eye.

Is Owen the Man for Man U?

When Owen Hargreaves was presented to the media, along with Portuguese young star Nani, after completing his move to Manchester United, he made a point of stressing that he was not there to replace anyone, or to be the new someone. Having said as much he is fully aware that the comparisons and discussions of his role and play in relation to that of Roy Keane will not simply be swept away. United have been searching for a Keane type player from even before Keane left Old Trafford. Is Hargreaves the man to finally fill those colossal boots?

Many players have been bought for such a role and they have all inevitably failed. Think Djemba Djemba, Kleberson, Liam Miller and even Alan Smith for a while. The difference here being that the deficiencies here may be with the players themselves rather than the expectation. Many factors may have contributed to their failings, from cultural, style, not being able to handle playing to not getting a decent run in the first team. Whatever the reasons they have all come and gone. Hargreaves, who Sir Alex chased for over a year, may prove to be the player to finally lay claim to the role.

Hargreaves, an England international who was born in Canada, has never played in England, but came through the ranks at Bayern Munich. For whatever reason English defensive midfielders tend to lack the discipline to stick to their role of protecting the back four. Hargreaves has this discipline instilled within him. It is an aspect of his game that was recognised by his international managers, coaches and team mates, and that the English public failed to see until the World Cup in Germany. Hargreaves will bring energy and alertness to an already strong midfield, and his field coverage and tackles, his winning back of possession, and his tactical know how, will all allow Ronaldo, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney, Nani and Anderson to create more and to play with more freedom, in the knowledge that he will be in position to deal with any threats. This will be a freedom that United, for all their attacking prowess, have not enjoyed since Keane.

While this will surely improve them in the Premiership, it is in Europe that Hargreaves skills will be fully utilised. United, although they reached the semi finals last year, have not been impressive in the Champions League since winning it in '99. Last year they showed fleeting glimpses of what they were capable of, beating Roma 7-1 and Milan 3-2, but lacked consistency, and did not drive home their advantage in many games. Hargreaves in the midfield will mean that United wont give the ball away carelessly, they will retain possession more, and will not look as nervous at the back. This will all allow them to attack more and play the expansive game they do in the Premiership, on foreign soil.

Hargreaves is not a Roy Keane, or a Patrick Vieria, he doesn't dominate games, but is more of a Gennaro Gattuso type player, who will go about his job, as unglamourous as it is, and allow the team to progress. He is a team player. With United having the talented individuals that they do have he is just the type of player that United need to move forward, and Sir Alex, and Hargreaves himself, will be hoping that he helps take United to success in England and Europe

What's in the Papers?

NEWS OF THE WORLD

West Ham have evicted Carlos Tevez from his London apartment, ridiculing claims they want to keep him out of Manchester United's clutches.
Arsenal have offered Arsene Wenger a new £14million four-year deal which allows him to leave at the end of each season.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has confirmed he wants to make West Ham's Yossi Benayoun his next summer signing.
Peter Kenyon has warned Chelsea's contract rebels the Blues will not break the bank to keep them.
Fernando Torres turned down the chance to make £7million more as he snubbed Inter Milan to join Liverpool.
Liverpool have offered close to £14million for Portugal superstar Ricardo Quaresma.
New Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has no plans to move for either David Beckham or Michael Owen and will make Sweden international Christian Wilhelmsson his first signing at Eastlands.
Newcastle will block any more get-out clauses for their players following fears over Michael Owen leaving.
Sheffield United hope to lure Kevin Phillips to Bramall Lane as a replacement for Rob Hulse, who is interesting Reading and Derby.
Billionaire Mike Ashley wants Newcastle to make a superstar signing - and has put Raul and Deco high on his wanted list.
Cardiff want to make Robbie Fowler the highest-paid player in their history.
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is hoping to sign Lee Hendrie.
Colchester face a revolt over Teddy Sheringham's £6,000-a-week contract, with Wayne Brown asking for a transfer and skipper Karl Duguid on the verge of doing likewise.
Aston Villa lead the race to sign Charlton's £4million-rated England defender Luke Young.
Stoke striker Sammy Bangoura has gone missing for the second year running.


THE PEOPLE

Despite his move from West Ham to Manchester United being delayed, Carlos Tevez has admitted: "My agents have told Alex Ferguson I'm coming...and I'm not changing my mind."
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is considering retiring from international football.
New Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is planning to raid neighbours United for Alan Smith and Kieron Richardson...but won't be making a move for his former England favourites David Beckham and Michael Owen. He is also battling with Blackburn for Bayern Munich's Roque Santa Cruz.
Blackburn defender Andy Todd will follow in father Colin's footsteps by signing for Derby.
New Newcastle deputy chairman Chris Mort has promised to stop players quitting St James' Park...but banning get-out clauses.
Wigan boss Chris Hutchings will make a triple swoop this week - for Jason Koumas, Marlon Harewood and Michael Brown.
Sunderland are primed to move for Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
New Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson wants West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera.
Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is ready to move for Sheffield United striker Rob Hulse.
Reading are considering a swoop for Kevin Lisbie after his release by Charlton.
Leicester manager Martin Allen is ready to give Robbie Fowler the chance to extend his career.
Chelsea's hopes of signing Dutch dazzler Royston Drenthe have been boosted by Feyenoord lining up his replacement.
Thomas Gravesen is Bryan Robson's top target in his Sheffield United shake-up.
Charlton will move for Heidar Helguson of Fulham after missing out in the race for Southend striker Freddy Eastwood.
Owen Garvin has walked out of Portman Road and says he never wants to play for Ipswich again.


SUNDAY MIRROR

Sven-Goran Eriksson has ruled out signing Michael Owen and David Beckham for Manchester City but will make a move for West Ham's Paul Konchesky. Eriksson's first task at Eastlands, though, will be to secure England defender Micah Richards on a new contract.
West Ham have been warned they will face another Premier League commission if they act improperly over the Carlos Tevez transfer row.
Curtis Davies' agent has accused West Brom of wrecking his move to Spurs by demanding an £8million fee.
Birmingham have lined up a £2million move for St Etienne defender Fousseni Diawara.
Arsenal are set to sign French defender Bakaray Sagna from Auxerre this week. He will cost £7.5million.
Tottenham want to increase their summer spending by signing Shaun Wright-Phillips from Chelsea.
Reading are poised to sign Nantes midfielder Emerse Fae - at the second time of asking.
QPR face being relegated - or hit with a severe points penalty - over their loan agreement with Oldham.


MAIL ON SUNDAY

Jamie Carragher is prepared to quit the England team after being left out of the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia.
Sven-Goran Eriksson has already received his first snub as Manchester City manager - by former Manchester United man Phil Neville.
Manchester United's move for Carlos Tevez is in danger of collapsing under the weight of legal action surrounding the deal.


SUNDAY EXPRESS
Secret documents could scupper Carlos Tevez's move to Manchester United - and are so damning they could yet see West Ham relegated.
Sven-Goran Eriksson's Manchester City revolution will gather pace without either David Beckham or Michael Owen.


THE SUN
Florent Malouda will sign for Chelsea today from French champions Lyon for £13.5million.
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy will complete his move to West Ham today after sorting out a late hitch.
Sven Goran-Eriksson will name Swedish TV pundit Hans Backe as his Manchester City assistant, snubbing David Platt.
Nicolas Anelka has told Bolton he wants to stay at the club, despite being linked with a move away from the Reebok Stadium.
Chris Baird is set to join Sunderland from Southampton in a £3million deal.
Coventry are chasing freed Birmingham midfielder Julian Gray.


DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben still has his heart set on a move to Real Madrid.
Alan Smith will hold talks with Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson this week before deciding whether to quit the club.
Meanwhile, Kieran Richardson and Giuseppe Rossi are both expected to leave Old Trafford.
England boss Steve McClaren will hold a crisis meeting with Jamie Carragher in a bid to talk him out of retiring from international football.
David Nugent will return to training with Preston today with his future still in doubt, having stalled on a move to Portsmouth.
West Ham have made a shock £5.5million bid for West Brom striker Diomansy Kamara and could agree personal terms with the Senegalese international today.
Sheffield United hope to snap up right-back Jean-Joel Perrier Doumbe after he was snubbed by Celtic.


DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal have opted not to give anyone Thierry Henry's number 14 shirt for the new season.
Ken Bates has threatened to take legal action if his offer for Leeds is not accepted.


DAILY STAR

Real Madrid are ready to test Cesc Fabregas' commitment to Arsenal and have made him their number one target this summer.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is happy with his squad, but still wants to sign Yossi Benayoun from West Ham.

In the Papers Today

NEWS OF THE WORLD

Frank Lampard has turned down a new Chelsea contract that would have made him the highest-paid player in the club's history.
Arsenal are trying to hijack Manchester United's bid to grab Carlos Tevez.
Ageing Italian hero Christian Vieri is a shock target for Manchester City boss-in-waiting Sven Goran Eriksson.
Sam Allardyce expects Michael Owen to be with Newcastle next season.
Real Madrid are trying to force Arsenal to let Jose Antonio Reyes go on the cheap.
AC Milan have warned they will not pay over the odds for Andriy Shevchenko with Samuel Eto'o their number one target.
Sunderland will enter the rcae to sign Brazilian striker Afonso Alves who is being tracked by Manchester United and Chelsea.
Liverpool are closing in on Atletico Bilbao wonderkid Mikel San Jose.
Former Arsenal ace Quincy Owusu-Abeyle has been handed the chance to return to the Premier League by Birmingham.
Spurs face a fierce battle with Arsenal for defender Curtis Davies.
Reading are planning a £1million bid for Bristol City starlet Cole Skuse.
Fulham are ready to step up their bid to sign David Healy from Leeds.
Middlesbrough are tracking AZ Alkmaar right-back Gretar Steinsson.
Charlton are lining up a £4million swoop for West Brom striker Nathan Ellington.
West Brom are on the verge of signing Celtic's Scottish striker Craig Beattie for £1.75million.
Fulham are set to land Aston Villa ace Steven Davis in a £4.5million deal.
Watford want to take Fulham striker Heidar Helguson back to Vicarage Road for £1million.
Ipswich will seal a £1million move for Francis Jeffers.

THE PEOPLE

Arsene Wenger will this week table a £20million bid for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o.
Tottenham are ready to move for Celta Vigo's Borja Oubina and Kevin Prince Boateng of Hertha Berlin.
Javier Mascherano has not signed for Liverpool in a full-time transfer yet and could move on this summer.
Flying Dutchman Royston Drenthe will check in with Chelsea this week.
Sunderland are in talks with Manchester United over winger Kieran Richardson.
Sammy Lee wants to take Danny Murphy to Bolton.
Middlesbrough are on the brink of landing AZ Alkmaar right-back Gretar Steinsson.
Teddy Sheringham is set to play in the Championship next season with Colchester.
Blackburn are ready to give skipper Ryan Nelsen a new contract.
Birmingham are closing in on Amady Faye from Charlton.
Hull are to move for Colchester's Richard Garcia.
Reading are to battle with Charlton for Hayden Mullins.
Derby boss Billy Davies will follow his capture of Robert Earnshaw with a £1million bid for Norwich midfielder Dickson Etuhu.
Leeds boss Dennis Wise is swooping for midfielders Tommy Miller from Sunderland and Norwich's Andy Hughes.
Bradford boss Stuart McCall wants Everton youngster Scott Phelan.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Sven Goran Eriksson wants to take Nicolas Anelka back to Manchester City.
Barcelona star Thiago Motta is heading to England with West Ham, Middlesbrough and Manchester City in his sights.
Liverpool have signed Barcelona teenager Dani Pacheco.
Tottenham, Blackburn and Birmingham are set to slug it out for Brazilian winger Nene.
Carlos Tevez has been told by West Ham they will match any wage offer to keep him at Upton Park.
Southampton are set to bid £750,000 for Birmingham midfielder Stephen Clemence.
Wolves are ready to make a £1.5million move for unsettled Aston Villa defender Liam Ridgewell.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea remain on collision course with contract rebels Frank Lampard and Arjen Robben.
Sunderland are in talks with West Brom over a £5million move for Paul McShane and Paul Robinson.
Newcastle want to sign three players from Chelsea, Geremi, Wayne Bridge and Lassana Diarra.
Yakubu is set to become Sven Goran Eriksson's first signing as Manchester City manager.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Newcastle have been given the green light to sign Eidur Gudjohnsen from Barcelona.