Liverpool striker Michael Owen looks headed to Real Madrid after talks over a new deal broke down, with the Reds receiving �10m and either Fernando Morientes or Samuel Eto'o in part exchange. (Various)

Arsenal have alerted both Juventus and Inter Milan that skipper Patrick Vieira is for sale in an attempt to get the biggest transfer fee for their star midfielder. (Daily Mail)

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo has called for Vieira to make it clear whether he wants to leave Arsenal or not. (The Sun)

Vieira has told close friends that his desire to prove himself in another country is behind his decision to quit Highbury. (The Daily Telegraph)

Manchester United forward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been told he may not play again due to the extent of his knee problem. (Various)

Solskjaer's injury means Manchester United are likely to step up their bid to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton. (The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian)

Aston Villa have made a �6m bid for Southampton striker James Beattie - and he could even make his debut against the Saints on Saturday. (Various)

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Football Association acting chief executive David Davies is set to be the next departure from Soho Square after an emergency meeting on Tuesday. (Daily Express)

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has stepped up his bid to sign Greece midfielder Angelos Basinas. (Daily Express)

Charlton are hoping to win the race for Liverpool's Danny Murphy by offering him an increased wage deal and teaming him with Arsenal's out-of-favour striker Francis Jeffers. (Daily Mirror)

Celtic will sign Lens midfielder Charles Edouard Coridon for �2m on a three-year deal if he impresses in a friendly against Tottenham on Tuesday. (Daily Record).