Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is set to delve into Roman Abramovich's deep pockets once more for �22m striker Carlos Tevez from Argentina. (The Sun)

But that's small change compared to the �26m they plan to spend on German midfielder Michael Ballack's wages alone. (Daily Express)

In a possible bid to meet any deficit from such signings, Chelsea have tried to off-load midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips back to Manchester City. (Daily Mirror)

Man City, though, might face competition from Liverpool among other clubs. (The Times)

Roy Keane blocked former manager Sir Alex Ferguson from giving an address to the crowd in his honour at his testimonial. (The Sun)

It might not match Chelsea's cash splashing but Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque is set to become the highest-paid player in the club's history after being offered a �50,000-a-week contract to stay at Craven Cottage. (The Sun)

His countryman Djibril Cisse insists he is going nowhere at the end of the season having pledged his future to Liverpool ahead of the FA Cup final. (The Sun)

Staying put seems to be the French way with defender Jean-Alain Boumsong pleading to be held onto by Newcastle despite failing to shine since his �8m move. (The Sun)

One Frenchman going places, however, is Robert Pires who has finally decided to quit Arsenal. But he won't be staying in the Premiership - he's off to Villareal. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan boss Paul Jewell is planning to bring eight fresh faces to the club next season. (The Sun)

One player he'll need to replace is Pascal Chimbonda, who is being sized up by Manchester United for �3m. (Daily Mirror)

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld has been told by current employers Portsmouth he can leave in the summer. (Daily Star)

One Portsmouth player going nowhere, however, is midfielder Gary O'Neill, who plans to spurn Liverpool's advances in order to stay at Fratton Park. (Daily Star)

Craig Bellamy is being targeted by Tottenham boss Martin Jol as he bids to help his side recover from their Champions League heartbreak. (The Times)

On the management front, Neil Warnock is set to pen a new deal at Sheffield United, which will see him earn �700,000 a year at Bramall Lane. (Various)

Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie, meanwhile, is in the running to take over from Steve McClaren at Middlesbrough. (The Sun)

He might be in the running, but Boro owner Steve Gibson's top three are Alan Curbishley, Terry Venables and Martin O'Neill. (Daily Mirror)

And apparently Gibson's talked to all three of the above men about taking over on Teesside. (The Times)

After all that chatting, Venables is the favourite to take over. (The Guardian)

Lower down the league, Colchester boss Phil Parkinson is favourite to take over from sacked Ipswich boss Joe Royle. Parkinson has just taken the U's up from Division One. (Various)

West Brom manager Bryan Robson is eyeing a quick return to the Premiership with the aid of striker John Hartson. (The Sun)

And he could pair up with Nathan Ellington after Robson revealed he would turn down Wigan's attentions for the striker. (Daily Mail)

Former Newcastle winger Laurent Robert claims Paul Le Guen wants to sign him for Rangers. (Daily Record)

He could replace Peter Lovenkrands, who will snub a new contract offer from Rangers to join Roma. (Various)

Hibernian manager Tony Mowbray is former club Ipswich Town's No.1 target to replace Joe Royle. (The Sun)

Leeds United and Sheffield United are interested in David Weir, the veteran Scotland defender presently considering a new contract from Everton. (Daily Express)

Scottish Cup finalists Gretna are interested in signing Dundee United's transfer-listed Grant Brebner. (Daily Record)

Midfield colleague Derek McInnes could join St Johnstone if he can negotiate a severance payment with Dundee United. (The Sun)

Inverness Caledonian Thistle have joined Dundee United in expressing interest in Dunfermline Athletic striker Noel Hunt, with United possibly offering transfer-listed Jim McIntyre in a swap deal. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, Dundee United want to sign defender David Proctor from Inverness Caledonian Thistle. (Daily Record)