Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims he has been told by friends at Stamford Bridge that AC Milan's Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge next season. "My friends at Chelsea tell me it will be Carlo," he said. (Sky Italia)

Real Madrid have strongly denied reports in the Spanish media that they will sign Manchester United winger Ronaldo in the summer. "No pre-agreement exists between the club and the player, his agent or Manchester United," said a statement. (AFP)

AC Milan star Kaka insists he will not be following Carlo Ancelotti to Chelsea or Real Madrid should the manager leave in the summer. (Press Association)

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Brazilian Douglas Maicon is set to disappoint both Chelsea and Real Madrid by staying at Inter Milan. "I will remain at Inter, I like the Italian league," he said. (Press Association)

Chelsea will bid £22m in the summer for Inter Milan's Brazilian defender Douglas Maicon, a player wanted by the club's probable new manager Carlo Ancelotti.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Tottenham and Liverpool are battling it out for the chance to buy Portsmouth and England right-back Glen Johnson.
(Full story: The Sun)

Arsenal are preparing a £15m move for Fulham defender Brede Hangeland.
(Full story: The Sun)

But the Gunners are set to cash in on striker Emmanuel Adebayor with the Togo international unhappy with fans' criticism of his performances. Chelsea, Inter Milan and AC Milan are possible buyers. (Full story: Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa and Birmingham are leading the chase for Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia, who is rated at £8m.(The Sun)

West Ham are willing to sell injury-prone striker Dean Ashton over the summer and are hoping that Newcastle or Aston Villa might revive their previous interest.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Birmingham are looking to land Derby pair Kris Commons and Giles Barnes as Alex McLeish prepares for the Blues' return to the top flight.
(Full story: Daily Mirror)

Aston Villa defender Zat Knight could cross the city to join up with McLeish's newly-promoted side.
(Full story: The Guardian)

Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong has warned the Magpies that he will seek a transfer should the club drop into the Championship. (The Times)

Giant Hibernian defender Rob Jones is being tracked by a host of English league clubs including Bristol City, Derby, Leeds, Swansea, West Brom and Nottingham Forest - with Forest lining up a £1m bid.
(Full story: Bristol Evening Post)

Dundee United have agreed a pre-contract deal with Huddersfield striker Danny Cadamarteri. (Various)

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has shelved plans to swoop for £4m-rated Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher. (Daily Express)

Carlos Tevez's future at Manchester United is looking bleak with the Argentine, as well as fellow forward Dimitar Berbatov, set to be left on the bench for the Champions League final next week.
(Full story: The Sun)

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has been cleared by the Football Association in his spitting row with Hull assistant manager Brian Horton.
(Full story: The Sun)

Sunderland will offer former Tottenham boss Martin Jol the manager's job at the Stadium of Light in the summer.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho has predicted that AC Milan counterpart Carlo Ancelotti will switch to Chelsea for next season.
(Full story: The Independent)

Chelsea have cancelled plans for an FA Cup victory parade, citing the credit crunch.
(Full story: The Sun)

Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson is holding off signing a new contract as he is undecided over his long-term future.
(Full story: Daily Star)

Everton centre-back Joseph Yobo is poised to sign a new five-year deal to stay at Goodison Park after ironing out problems from his initial negotiations with the club.
(Full story: The Guardian)

England's 2018 World Cup bid has been criticised by Fifa vice-president Jack Warner after a British National Party councillor was invited to its Wembley launch.
(Full story: The Guardian)

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is backing Barcelona, the club where he started his career, rather than Manchester United in the Champions League final.

"I want the Spanish side to win and I don't want our closest rivals to collect another title," he said. (The Independent)

Manchester United fans have been given special dispensation by Uefa to create a mosaic tribute to former boss Sir Matt Busby ahead of the Champions League final kick-off in Rome. (Various)

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