Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires will sign a new four-year deal next week after deciding to finish his career at Highbury. (The Mirror, Daily Express)

Brighton manager wants former Manchester United winger Andrei Kanchelskis to sign for the Second Division club. (Daily Mirror)

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Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp will make Ajax's Norwegian defender Andre Bergdolmo his seventh summer signing on Monday. (Daily Star)

Juan Sebastian Veron's performances on Man Utd's pre-season tour of America have persuaded Sir Alex Ferguson not to sell the Argentine midfielder to Chelsea. (Daily Mail)

Southampton have had a �2m for Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips rejected - the Wearsiders want �4m for their prize asset. (Daily Mirror)

Samuel Eto'o's dream move to Chelsea moved a step closer on Friday when the Cameroon striker stormed out of Real Mallorca's pre-season tour of England. (The Sun)