All the football talk from Friday's papers
Chelsea want to sign Inter Milan frontman Hernan Crespo to take Roman Abramovich's spending to more the �100m. (Daily Express, Daily Mail)
Striker Alan Smith is close to completing a shock move from Leeds to Aston Villa to be with former manager David O'Leary. (The Sun)
Arsene Wenger has threatened to ban Sky cameras from Arsenal's training ground after accusing them of bias in the Community Shield. (The Sun)
Chelsea have upped their bid for Italian hotshot Christian Vieri to �22m after virtually sealing their Champions League place. (Daily Star)
Fabien Barthez's fading career at Manchester United was dealt a further blow as he faced life as third-choice goalkeeper. (The Mirror)
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Tottenham misfit Sergei Rebrov claims he is being priced out of a move away from White Hart Lane. (The Daily Mirror)
Fulham have accepted bids from Everton and Middlesbrough for transfer-listed midfielder Sean Davis. (The Daily Star)