Chelsea have made a �71m bid for Real Madrid striker Raul in a move that has turned the world's transfer market on its head. (Daily Mirror and The Sun)

Raul has become the latest superstar to turn down Roman Abramovich's Chelsea millions. (Daily Express and Daily Star)

Manchester United's interest in signing Kieron Dyer took a significant step forward as Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd flew to Los Angeles for a "major piece of business." (Daily Telegraph and Guardian)

Robert Pires' future at Arsenal will be decided at crunch contract talks this week. (Daily Star)

Venezuelan tycoon Gustavo Cisneros is considering pulling the plug on his multi-million pound take-over of Aston Villa. (Daily Mirror)

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Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been warned he will not be able to sign top midfield target Claude Makelele unless Patrick Vieira joins Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)

David Moyes is ready to turn to Sunderland's Kevin Kilbane in an increasingly anxious search for new recruits. (Daily Star)

Alan Curbishley insists Paul Konchesky will still figure in his first-team plans at Charlton despite demanding a transfer. (Daily Mirror)

Reading manager Alan Pardew has joined Manchester United and Ajax in the race to sign 16-year-old Swedish starlet Colo Halit. (Daily Star)

Leeds have tabled a �500,000 bid for Crystal Palace winger Julian Gray. (The Sun)