Real Madrid are eyeing Ruud van Nistelrooy as their latest galactico. Manchester United's Dutch striker has been told to name his own salary, while Real will also have to pay a transfer fee of �30m (The Sun).

Claudio Ranieri could surprise Chelsea in the summer by walking out on THEM! Ranieri feels his loyalty has been tested to breaking point and is confident he can walk into a job in Italy or Spain (Daily Express).

Andy Cole cold be rescued from his nightmare at Blackburn. Cole tops Fulham's summer shopping list of strikers to replace Louis Saha (Daily Mirror).

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Bolton boss Sam Allardyce, having missed out on the likes of Mikael Forsell and Carlton Cole, has already started ringing round Premiership managers to inquire about possible loan strikers for next season (The Sun).

Kevin Keegan could face a showdown with the Manchester City board over the future of Nicolas Anelka. City's desperation to balance the books could see them offload �12m-rated Anelka regardless of whether they are relegated or not. If Keegan loses the battle to keep the Frenchman it could signal his own exit from Eastlands (The Sun).

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy insists he wants a major European name as the club's next manager. That would appear to rule out Charlton's Alan Curbishley, who reportedly tops Spurs short list (Daily Telegraph).

Djibril Cisse has started having English lessons in preparation for his move to Liverpool in the summer. Cisse will sign for Liverpool even if they do not claim a Champions League berth (The Sun).