Real Madrid believe they will succeed in snatching Steven Gerrard away from Liverpool for �50m at the end of this season. (News of the World)

Ashely Cole faces an uncertain future at Chelsea after missing out on selection for the Carling Cup final against Spurs. (Mail on Sunday)

Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba may also leave Stamford Bridge to join up with Jose Mourinho, who is now strong favourite to manage Barcelona. (Mail on Sunday)

Everton manager David Moyes plans to sign Steven Pienaar on a permanent deal next season after agreeing terms with Borussia Dortmund. (Sunday Telegraph)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan is interested in Argentine left-back Emiliano Insua after watching him play against his reserves for Liverpool. (Sunday Express)

Brazilian full-back Rafinha is interested in a move to Liverpool. The Schalke defender is under contract until 2011 but would relish a summer switch to Anfield. (Sunday Mirror)

Wes Brown is holding out for �80,000 per week after turning down a �55,000 offer from Man Utd. (News of the World)

Arsene Wenger fears for Eduardo's career after a late challenge from Martin Taylor broke his leg. (Mail on Sunday)

Tottenham Hotspur have pledged to provide support for troubled former player Paul Gascoigne (Sunday Telegraph)

Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is unhappy with his new "super sub" role at the club. (Observer)

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will not be eligible to play for his club when they visit Liverpool because of the conditions of his bail. (Sunday Telegraph)

Positive feedback means a pilot scheme that would allow only the captain to talk to the referee could be introduced from next season. (Sunday Express)

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina denies there is any sort of dressing room split at Anfield. (News of the World)

Warming up for Spurs before their Uefa Cup clash with Slavia Prague, recalled keeper Paul Robinson was goaded by the away fans to sing them a song. He belted out a verse of "Stand up if you hate Arsenal", which went down a storm. (News of the World)