West Ham want Stuart Pearce and Trevor Brooking to join forces and guide the Hammers back into the Premiership. (The Express)

Barcelona are keen to sign Ian Harte from Leeds United. (The Mirror)

The Catalan kings are also being linked with Arsenal's Giovanni van Bronckhurst. (The Express)

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But Van Bronckhurst could be heading for Paris St Germain, who are also keen to sign Boudewijn Zenden from Chelsea. (The Mirror)

Everton and Blackburn will slug it out for midfielder Barry Ferguson, who wants to leave Rangers. (The Telegraph)

Striker Jermain Defoe could get his wish to leave West Ham following the sacking of manager Glenn Roeder. (The Guardian)