Arsenal and England centre-back Sol Campbell has become a target for Juventus, although they think the club's �6m valuation is too high. (The Sun)

Manchester United are sticking to their guns as Rio Ferdinand continues to procrastinate over his contract negotiations. The club are reluctant to break their wage structure. (The Sun)

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce has demanded that Chelsea make a firm bid for Shaun Wright-Phillips or put an end to their interest in the England midfielder. (Daily Express, Daily Star)

Chelsea will complete the signings of Michael Essien and Wright-Phillips - for a combined �37m - by the end of the week. (The Sun)

In fact, Essien will move for �17m on Tuesday. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal have put a �20m valuation on captain Patrick Vieira to ward off interest from Juventus. (Daily Express)

Man Utd have conceded defeat to Chelsea over the transfer of 18-year-old Nigerian John Obi Mikel. (The Times, Daily Mail)

Tottenham are planning a �5m bid for Real Madrid star Guti. (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle are close to making another bid for Fulham midfielder Luis Boa Morte, with a fee of about �3m thought likely. (The Times)

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes will have to sell players to make room for new signings after being told to reduce the club's wage bill. (The Times)

Wigan will sign Wolves striker Carl Cort for �1m following doubts about Nathan Ellington's commitment to the club. (The Guardian)

Real Madrid have asked Jonathan Woodgate to agree to a drop in his wages until he regains full fitness. (Daily Star, Daily Mirror)

Former England goalkeeper Ian Walker is in line for a move to Crystal Palace. (Daily Mirror)

Dunfermline will demand �750,000 in compensation after the Scottish Premier League ruled that their artificial pitch must be replaced with a grass one. (Daily Record)