Chelsea are poised to hijack another Manchester United transfer deal with their own move for highly-rated Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. The Blues beat United to the signature of PSV winger Arjen Robben in March. (The Times)

Roma star Francesco Totti insists he has no intention of quitting Serie A for Chelsea this summer, with Real Madrid the only club he would consider joining. (Daily Mirror, The Independent)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to loan out promising forward David Bentley to a Premiership or a First Division club next season. (The Times)

Manchester City have joined the race to sign England defender Danny Mills, who is on loan at Middlesbrough from Leeds. (Daily Mirror)

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Teddy Sheringham is ready to quit Portsmouth for a money-spinning move to the Middle East during the summer. (Daily Mirror, The Sun)

Monaco are keen to sign on-loan striker Fernando Morientes on a permanent basis after his impressive Champions League and domestic form. (The Independent)

Aston Villa boss David O'Leary is preparing a �2m bid for Newcastle midfielder Lee Bowyer. The pair were together at Leeds and O'Leary wants to revive Bowyer's career which has flagged since his move to Tyneside. (Daily Express, The Sun)

Michael Owen's agent is set to open talks with Real Madrid and Barcelona with a view to securing a move for the Liverpool striker. (Daily Express)

Newcastle boss Sir Bobby Robson will make a shock swoop for Tottenham left-back Christian Ziege to strengthen his defence. (Daily Mirror)