Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is in France trying to complete the signing of Rennes defender Julien Escude. (Daily Mirror)

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is in France trying to complete the signing of Marseille defender Daniel van Buyten. (The Sun)

Leeds are ready to start spending the Robbie Fowler money on Derby striker Malcolm Christie. (The Guardian)

Bolton have turned down a �2.5m bid for Michael Ricketts from Spurs and are demanding �6m for the striker. (Daily Mirror)

Bryan Robson is the front-runner to take over as Republic of Ireland manager. (The Sun)

Darius Vassell's future at Aston Villa is in doubt as negotiations for a new contract stall. (Daily Mail)

Blackburn boss Graeme Souness is ready to sign Celta Vigo's Spanish left-back Juanfran. (The Sun)

Southampton will up their bid for Derby defender Danny Higginbotham to �1.2m after having a �700,000 bid turned down last week. (Daily Star)

Sunderland are close to signing Anderlecht defender Betrand Crasson. (The Times)

Spanish defender Roberto Rios will join West Bromwich Albion, according to his agent. (The Independent)

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