Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has conceded defeat in the chase for Wayne Rooney, claiming the Everton striker will join Manchester United. (The People)

Manchester United say they cannot afford to meet Everton's �50m valuation for striker Wayne Rooney. (Daily Star Sunday)

Arsenal made a sensational 11th-hour bid to sign Steven Gerrard from Liverpool - and could make a move for the midfielder next summer. (News of the World)

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill might be missing when the team starts pre-season training on Wednesday as he continues to care for sick wife Geraldine. (News of the World)

Rangers are poised to beat Celtic to the signature of Dundee striker Nacho Novo after increasing their offer by �100,000 to �450,000. (Sunday Mirror and News of the World)

Chelsea are closing in on a �6m swoop for Benfica and Portugal central midfielder Tiago Mendes.(News of the World)

Holland and Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert, who is available on a free transfer, has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Middlesbrough. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham have joined Middlesbrough in the race to sign England and Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves. (Sunday Mirror).

The Football Association is lining up Sammy Lee to replace David Platt as manager of the England Under-21 team. (The People)

Chelsea are eyeing Spanish strikers Fernando Torres and Fernando Morientes. (Daily Star)

Birmingham are set to beat Atletico Madrid and Seville to the signing of Chelsea's Danish winger Jesper Gronkjaer. (Daily Star)

Celtic have confirmed their interest in Czech Republic midfielder Marek Heinz but face competition from Everton, Portsmouth and Sporting Lisbon. (News of the World)

Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is close to agreeing a �25,000-per-week contract to join Celtic. (Sunday Mirror)

Norwich City are interested in out-of-favour Celtic defender Joos Valgaeren (News of the World).

Glenn Hoddle has applied for the vacant France job and will be interviewed - though he is an outsider to succeed Jacques Santini. (The Independent on Sunday).