Sir Alex Ferguson has instructed Manchester United's board to reinvestigate the possibility of prising Patrick Vieira away from Arsenal. (The Guardian/The Mirror)

Sunderland midfielder Claudio Reyna has three games to prove his fitness and earn a move to Blackburn Rovers. (Daily Star)

Leeds boss Peter Reid is ready to hijack Leicester's attempts to sign Keith Gillespie on a free transfer. (Daily Star)

Emile Heskey's Liverpool career could be over after Lyon claim they have been told they can sign the striker for �11m. (The Mirror)

West Midlands rivals Birmingham and Wolves are battling to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Ed de Goey. (Daily Star/The Sun)

Tottenham boss Glenn Hoddle is set to swoop for Portuguese striker Helder Postiga. (Daily Star/The Sun)

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Spurs are also poised to complete the capture of Freddie Kanoute from West Ham. (Daily Star)

The Football Association has offered "bung-buster" Graham Bean a pay-off. (The Guardian)

Harry Kewell is expected to complete a �7m transfer from Leeds to Arsenal on Monday. (The Daily Telegraph)

Bolton have joined Leicester in the race to sign Spurs defender Ben Thatcher. (The Sun)

Joey Gudjonsson's hopes of a permanent move to Aston Villa from Real Betis look to have been dashed by new Villa boss David O'Leary. (The Sun)

Liverpool are lining up a five-year deal for teenage left--back Arnaud Buchler from FC Aarau. (Daily Star)