Nicky Butt is close to making a �4m move from Manchester United to Middlesbrough. (The Sun)

Tottenham Hotspur are making Middlesbrough skipper Gareth Southgate their number one target. (Daily Star)

Celtic look poised to beat Everton in the race to sign Leeds captain Dominic Matteo (The Sun)

Michael Reiziger, no longer wanted by Barcelona, is a target for both Middlesbrough and Valencia. (Daily Mirror)

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are battling to lure Jermaine Pennant from Arsenal. (The Sun)

Marcel Desailly is in talks with Marseille over a move from Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to pay more than �30m to sign Liverpool star Steven Gerrard. (Daily Mirror)