Libyan leader Colonel Gadafi has set his sights on buying Premiership newboys Crystal Palace (The Guardian).

Arsene Wenger will try to persuade Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira to stay at Highbury. But the midfielder seems set on a move to Real Madrid, who have drawn up a �125,000-a-week contract for the Frenchman (Daily Express, The Times).

Chelsea have joined the chase to sign Patrick Vieira and are prepared to outbid Real Madrid (The Sun).

But Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists there will no more players bought after they leave for their tour of the United States on Wednesday (The Guardian).

Arsene Wenger has doubts about his own future at Highbury and will make a decision on his future in October (Daily Mail).

If Vieira leaves Highbury, the French boss could walk out to take over the vacant Germany manager's post (Daily Express).

Newcastle and Liverpool are ready to pounce on Barcelona striker Javier Saviola after he fell out with president Joan Laporta (The Mirror).

Aston Villa boss David O'Leary wants to bring Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt to Villa Park in a season-long loan deal (The Mirror).

Barcelona want to sign Euro 2004 top-scorer Milan Baros from Liverpool but do not want to pay the �10m asking price (The Sun).

Leicester boss Micky Adams has accused Norwich of trying to unsettle midfielder Jamie Scowcroft and has warned he will decide which players leave the relegated club now (Daily Express).

Everton is being torn apart by showdowns between chairman Bill Kenwright, major shareholder Paul Gregg and David Moyes - with Wayne Rooney's uncertain future at the centre of the row (The Mirror).

Leeds midfielder Erik Bakke says he does not want to leave Leeds - even if it will help cut their debts (The Sun).

Aberdeen are prepared to hand Czech midfielder Vit Valenta a trial during the club's trip to Holland next week. (Daily Record)

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill insists he will be at the club at the start of the season despite fears he would take a year off to look after his wife, who is unwell (Daily Record).