Chelsea are poised to lure Rio Ferdinand from Manchester United for �20m, even if he is handed a ban by the Football Association. (Mail on Sunday)

Chelsea are planning a �28m move for Czech Republic and Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved. (News of the World)

Eidur Gudjohnsen is ready to leave Chelsea in search of first-team football, with Middlesbrough favourites to take the Icelander in January. (Sunday Express)

Everton will offer Wayne Rooney a new five-year, �7.5m contract after Christmas. (News of the World)

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has flown to Barcelona this weekend to wrap up a deal for Patrick Kluivert. (Sunday Mirror)

Nike will stand by their �270,000 sponsorship deal with Rio Ferdinand even if the FA ban him for missing a drugs test. (The People)

PSV striker Mateja Kezman has sent a "come and get me" plea to Arsenal. (Sunday Mirror)

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is close to signing a third Senegal international, Brentford's Ibrahima Sonko. (News of the World)

Sylvain Wiltord has been told to accept a two-year deal on offer from Arsenal or leave the club. (Daily Star)

The England squad is ready to stage a commercial strike at next month's friendly with Denmark at Old Trafford if Rio Ferdinand is banned by the FA. (The People)