Chelsea are planning a "buy-to-let" package to bring England skipper David Beckham to Stamford Bridge. To fall in with various commercial contracts, Chelsea will buy Beckham and then loan him back to Real Madrid for the season. (Daily Mail)

Or, Beckham will return to the Premiership at the end of the season. Chelsea is the most probable destination, but Arsenal or Manchester United are possible alternatives. (The Daily Telegraph)

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and star striker Ruud van Nistelrooy have barely spoken in months after the Dutchman questioned the decision to sell Beckham. (The Sun)

Van Nistelrooy has a clause in his contract that allows him to speak to other clubs (Daily Mirror)

Ferguson has singled out young Barcelona defender Gerard Pique as his first transfer target of the summer. (The Independent/Daily Mirror)

Long-serving Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown could be on his way to West Ham in search for regular football although Charlton, Blackburn, Portsmouth and Newcastle are all keeping an eye on the 37-year-old's situation. (Daily Express)

Liverpool striker Michael Owen is in no rush to sign a new contract at Anfield before the start of next season. (The Times)

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is on his way out of Highbury. (The Sun)

Leeds will give full-back Danny Mills a free transfer at the end of the season to get the England player off their wage bill. (Daily Mirror)

New Southampton Paul Sturrock boss will bring former Plymouth colleague John Blackley in as part of his coaching team. (Daily Star)

Real Sociedad and Sampdoria are both interested in signing Saints midfielder Anders Svensson, with a price tag of around �1m thought likely. (Daily Star)