Chelsea will take their summer spending to over �80m on Thursday when they complete the signing of Inter Milan striker Christian Vieri. (Daily Mirror, The Independent, Daily Express)

West Ham have rejected a �7m offer for Jermain Defoe from Manchester United. The Old Trafford club are expected to come back with a �10m offer, although they may have to go to �12m to get their man. (The Sun, Daily Mail)

Nikos Dabizas is on the brink of a �750,000 move from Newcastle to Wolves. (The Sun)

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Brazil defender Edmilson has rejected a swap deal that would have taken him from Lyon to Leeds in exchange for Australian striker Mark Viduka. (Daily Mirror)

Wolves boss Dave Jones was in Sweden on Wednesday watching Djurgarden midfielder Kim Kallstrom. (Daily Star)

Spurs have renewed their interest in Scott Parker after learning the midfielder has a get-out clause in his new five-year deal at Charlton. (Daily Express)

Central defender Andy Todd has asked for a transfer from Blackburn after failing to command a first-team spot. (The Sun, Daily Mirror, The Daily Telegraph)

Out-of-favour Chelsea defender Winston Bogarde has not been given a squad number for the new season. (Daily Star)

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