Charlton are poised to sign former Arsenal midfielder Stephen Hughes, who has been without a club since being released by Watford a year ago. (The Sun)

Southampton are preparing a �5m bid for West Ham striker Jermain Defoe. (The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Star)

Leeds' Nigel Martyn will join Chelsea this weekend after Peter Reid accepted a �500,000 fee for the former England goalkeeper. (Daily Mail, The Times, Daily Telegraph, The Guardian)

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Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is weighing up a �2m move for Belgium striker Mbo Mpenza. (The Sun)

Chelsea target Fernando Morientes says he will only consider a move away from Real Madrid if he is guaranteed a first-team place. (Daily Express)

Manchester United target Joaquin Sanchez says he dreams of playing alongside Ruud van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford. (The Sun)