Manchester United and Liverpool have joined in the scramble for Leeds striker Alan Smith. (News of the World)

Joe Cole, Hernan Crespo and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink head the list of players to be shown the exit door at Chelsea when Jose Mourinho takes over at Stamford Bridge. (Mail on Sunday)

Manchester United have made a �14m bid for sought-after Marseille striker Didier Drogba. (The People)

Atletico Madrid have turned down a second bid from Manchester United for striker Fernando Torres. (Sunday Mirror)

Italian giants Juventus are prepared to offload David Trezeguet to Chelsea, but only if they can have midfielder Frank Lampard. (The People)

Chelsea's plans to sign Roma defender Walter Samuel could be hijacked by Real Madrid. (Sunday Express)

Eddie Gray's number two at Leeds, Kevin Blackwell, is being lined up to take over the top job at Elland Road. (The People)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to spend �250m in transfer fees and wages to turn the club into a European power. (Sunday Mirror)

Blackburn striker Dwight Yorke could be off to Wolves as part of a swap deal involving Henri Camara (The People)

Laurent Robert and Hugo Viana are to be told they are surplus to requirements at Newcastle while Sunderland could try and sign Gary Speed if they are promoted to the Premiership. (News of the World)

Tottenham are aiming to sign Juventus trio Antonio Conte, Paolo Montero and Mark Iuliano. (Sunday Mirror)

New Coventry manager Peter Reid has made Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin his number one transfer target in the summer. (The People)

Everton and England striker Wayne Rooney has been lined up by Manchester United if Ruud van Nistelrooy moves to Real Madrid. (Mail on Sunday)

Charlton have lined up moves for Marc Overmars and Robert Earnshaw. (Sunday Mirror)

Former Aston Villa manager John Gregory may take over at promoted QPR if a proposed takeover goes through. (Sunday Express)