Real Madrid will make an official �40m bid for Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy within the next fortnight. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United have a �30m bid for Spanish striker Fernando Torres rejected by Atletico Madrid. (The Sun)

Chelsea defender John Terry is a �15m summer target for Italian giants Inter Milan. (Daily Star)

Manchester United and Chelsea are chasing the signing of �15m-rated Marseille striker Didier Drogba. (The Independent)

Ryan Giggs has urged his Manchester United bosses to sign Leeds United striker Alan Smith. (The Sun)

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has been told he will have to work on a tighter budget if he is to stay in charge at Fratton Park. (The Guardian)

Aston Villa boss David O'Leary is hoping to sign Chelsea defender Robert Huth on a year-long loan. (The Sun and The Daily Telegraph)

But Nottingham Forest's much sought-after defender Michael Dawson is going nowhere, according to his manager Joe Kinnear. (Daily Express)

Ipswich are set to bring Marcus Bent back from his loan spell at Leicester in time for their play-off clash against West Ham. (Daily Star)

Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan is in talks with French veteran Christian Karembeu about a shock return to the Premiership. (The Independent)

Norwich are lining up a �150,000 bid for versatile Hibernian star Scott Brown. (Daily Star)

On the eve of their play-off semi-final, Crystal Palace players are locked in a dispute with their employers about unpaid bonuses. (Daily Mail)