Steven Gerrard is ready to leave Liverpool to become the highest-earning footballer in the Premiership with a move to Chelsea. (Various).

Rafael Benitez wants to make Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel his first signing after he is confirmed as Liverpool manager. (News of the World)

Charlton are lining up a bid for �5m-rated PSV Eindhoven striker Mateja Kezman. (Sunday Mirror)

Blackburn will offer Nicky Butt a way out of Manchester United if Sir Alex Ferguson slashes his �7m valuation. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea are ready to sign France's top young superstar Rio Antonio Mavuba from Bordeaux in a shock �5m deal. (The People)

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Newcastle have pulled out of the running for Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert. (Mail on Sunday)

Celtic are lining up a �1m swoop for Leeds captain Dominic Matteo, who is also a target for Blackburn and Fulham. (Sunday Mirror)

Lazio midfielder Massimo Oddo is a target for Bolton and Middlesbrough. (Sunday Mirror)

Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved has turned down a Chelsea offer of �100,000 a week after tax. (News of the World)

Everton are desperate to make Wayne Rooney the richest teenager in Britain with a new �10m record-breaking contract. (Daily Star)

West Brom, Fulham and Portsmouth are hoping to sign Martin Keown following his release by Arsenal. (Daily Star)

West Brom are poised to make a �2.5m bid for Sunderland winger Julio Arca. (News of the World)

Marseille have offered Manchester City a cut-price �3m deal for defender Daniel Van Buyten. (Daily Star)