Arsenal have had talks with a Corinthians representative over signing Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano. (The Sun)

Newcastle want to take back defender Jonathan Woodgate on loan from Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)

Bayern Munich had agreed a �12m deal with Manchester United for Owen Hargreaves before changing their minds and upping the price to �17m. (The Sun)

Coventry City have made a �500,000 bid for Rangers striker Nacho Novo. (Daily Record)

Barcelona's Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho believes Chelsea will be more difficult to beat in this season's Champions League because of the new signings at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Telegraph)

Tottenham have revived their interest in Lyon's teenage winger Hatem Ben Arfa after failing to land Middlesbrough's Stewart Downing. (Daily Mail, The Independent)

Manchester United are keeping an eye on Norway midfielder Kristofer Haested, who is also a target for Blackburn. (Daily Mail)

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez is on the brink of a move to an English Premiership side, according to his agent. (Daily Mail, The Guardian)

Coventry City have put in a �500,000 bid for out-of-favour Rangers striker Nacho Novo. (Daily Record)

Zambia midfielder Chris Katongo has been critical of the wages offered by Dundee United and snubbed a transfer from Jomo Cosmos. (Various)

Olivier Bernard's move from Rangers to Sheffield United has stalled because the defender is demanding a two-year contract. (Daily Record)

Referee Dermot Gallagher will not officiate his scheduled match on Saturday after failing to send off Ben Thatcher for his much-publicised challenge on Pedro Mendes in midweek. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who has scored just four times since joining the Gunners in January, insists his goal drought is not preying on his mind. (Daily Mirror)

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has revealed he would like to become a fireman when he retires from playing football. (Various)