Chelsea have agreed a British record fee of �36m for Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard.(Daily Express)

Everton hope to sign Czech Republic midfielder Marek Heinz for a bargain �1.5m fee.(Daily Mirror)

Birmingham are stepping up their interest in Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot, who is available on a free transfer.(Daily Express)

Tottenham are close to securing the signature of Modena's Senegal striker Diomansy Kamara.(The Sun)

Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren is closing on on a �10m double deal for Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Mark Viduka.(Daily Mirror)

Chelsea are going to pull out of the race to sign Porto's star striker Deco. (The Sun)

Tottenham boss-in-waiting Jacques Santini has turned down a �4m bid for Portuguese goalscorer Helder Postiga.(Daily Mirror)

West Brom are hoping to sign Kanu from Arsenal.(The Sun)

Rangers will hold talks with Red Star Belgrade midfielder Dragan Mladenovic, with the Glasgow club willing to pay �1m for the Serb. (The Sun)