Chelsea have agreed a �9m deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele. (The Independent, Daily Mail)

Charlton manager Alan Curbishley is hoping to sign Kevin Phillips to play alongside Paolo di Canio this season. (Daily Star)

Kevin Phillips will disappoint Curbishley and sign for Southampton on Thursday after agreeing personal terms. (Daily Express, Guardian)

Manager Chris Coleman says he will walk out on Fulham in two months is they look like they will be relegated. (Daily Star)

Peter Reid will move for Sheffield United pair Michael Brown and Phil Jagielka after completing a clear-out at Elland Road. (Daily Star, The Sun)

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Steve Staunton and Peter Crouch are ready to join a growing exodus from Aston Villa. (Daily Mail)

Gaizka Mendieta is stalling on a loan move to Middlesbrough, and would prefer to return on loan to Spain with Atletico Madrid. (The Times)

Nicolas Anelka says the France manager Jacques Santini must beg "on his knees" if the striker is to consider a return to the national team. (The Guardian)

Perugia claim to have received a �5m bid from Spurs for right back Ze Maria, who the London club want to replace the outgoing Stephen Carr. (Daily Mail)