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Bristol City could sell Michael McIndoe to Sheffield United for 750,000 and replace him with Manchester United winger Lee Martin.

Bristol Evening Post

But the Blades face a fight to keep defender Matthew Kilgallon at the club, with Wigan and Middlesbrough both interested.

Daily Mirror

Former Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley is wanted by Sheffield United.

Daily Mirror

Hull manager Phil Brown wants to hijack Quinton Fortune's move to Ipswich. The former Manchester United winger is a free agent after being released by Belgian club Tubize.

Daily Star

However, Brown could miss out on Manchester United striker Frazier Campbell, who is stalling on a 6m move, despite the fee being agreed two weeks ago.

Daily Mirror

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi has said the Serie A club is open to offers for Andrea Pirlo, amid speculation the Italy midfielder could join former Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea.

Manchester United have been urged by former Chelsea and France defender Marcel Desailly to pay whatever it takes to sign Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery - even if it costs 150m.

Daily Star

Argentine striker Carlos Tevez agreed to join Manchester City from bitter rivals Manchester United two weeks ago - and he will complete a 25.5m move in the next few days.

Daily Mirror

However, Chelsea could scupper the deal if the Stamford Bridge outfit match the 130,000-a-week salary that City are offering Tevez.

Daily Mail

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will start to rebuild his strike force with a 30m move for Lyon striker Karim Benzema.

Daily Mirror

United's bid for the 21-year-old Benzema could even be as high as 35m.

Daily Mail

Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz will complete his 15m move to Manchester City in the next 48 hours - provided he passes medical tests on his knee. (The Sun)

Manchester City are ready to sell Swiss midfielder Gelson Fernandes to Lens - and are hoping to claw back 2.5m from the deal.

Daily Mirror

Burnley are ready to move for Nigeria centre-back Rabiu Afolabi, who is a free agent after leaving French side Sochaux.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand insists he has no intention of leaving the club, despite interest from Fulham.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Blackburn are closing in on Paris St Germain midfielder Jerome Rothen.

Full story: Daily Mirror

Fulham have been linked with former Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes, who does not currently have a club.

The Independent

Liverpool's first-team coach Mauricio Pellegrino has refused to rule out the possibility of midfielder Javier Mascherano leaving the club - with Barcelona interested in the Argentine international. (Various).

Bolton will strongly resist any offers for striker Kevin Davies, who is thought to be wanted by Blackburn. (Guardian)

Birmingham have not given up in their pursuit of defender Roger Johnson, despite Cardiff refusing to lower their 5m valuation of the player. (Guardian)

Celtic face competition from Hull, Fulham, Portsmouth and Wolves for Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune. (Scottish Sun)

Herman Hreidarsson looks set to reject a possible Old Firm switch in favour of staying at Portsmouth. (Daily Express)

Liverpool co-owner George Gillett has pulled off a deal in the United States, selling his stake in NHL side Montreal Canadiens for a 178m profit, that should help him to ease the Reds' financial worries.

Full story: The Guardian

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