Chelsea opened talks with Real Madrid over Brazil striker Ronaldo last week, but were told he would cost them �180m. (Daily Star)

Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri and acting chief executive Paul Smith confirm Wayne Rooney is a target. (The Sun)

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Chelsea have given David Beckham an open invitation to sign for them when he wants to leave Real Madrid, with the Spanish club in line for �33m should the move happen. (Daily Mail)

Graeme Souness has agreed to become the next manager of Tottenham. (Daily Express)

Arsene Wenger admits some of his Arsenal players have never had a drugs test. (Daily Mirror)

Leeds "blast" Manchester United for urging suporters to "ridicule their abhorrent adversaries" during Saturday's Premiership encounter. (The Sun)

Manchester United are increasingly concerned that evidence from Rio Ferdinand's mobile phone bill could adversely affect the result of his FA hearing. (Daily Mail)

Kevin Keegan backs Manchester United over the Rio Ferdinand affair and is furious his Manchester City player, Christian Negouai, was revealed as having also missed a test last season. (Daily Mirror)

Robert Pires claims to have snubbed an approach from Chelsea over the summer. (The Sun)