Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira will hand in a transfer request this week (The Mirror).

Gunners striker Denis Bergkamp says Arsenal must not let their "irreplaceable" captain Patrick Vieira go (The Sun).

Brazilian star Rivaldo will meet up with Bolton for pre-season training after deciding he does want to move to the Reebok Stadium after all (Daily Mirror, The Independent).

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has admitted that selling prize asset Wayne Rooney would ease the club's finances (The Sun, Daily Express).

Marseille confirm striker Didier Drogba is more likely to start the new season at Chelsea rather than in France (Daily Express).

Southampton boss Paul Sturrock will meet Egyptian striker Mido to try and beat Fulham to his signature (Daily Mail).

Former Tottenham winger Darren Anderton has been given the chance to train with Birmingham City (Daily Mail).

James Beattie's agent has revealed the striker would be interested in a move to Newcastle as a future replacement to Alan Shearer (The Sun).

The son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi, Al Saadi, is interested in investing in Liverpool (The Daily Telegraph).

Gareth Southgate is set to sign a new deal to stay at Middlesbrough (The Mirror).