The striker-turned-midfielder was Keane's first Sunderland signing when he took charge of the Black Cats' in August 2007, and the former Villa, Blackburn and Man utd striker was tipped to be heading out of Wearisde in the summer - but he could be offered a place in Keane's back room, according to The Sun.

Premiership clubs are on alert after AC Milan's Gennara Gattuso announced he wants a move to England, report several national titles.

Barcelona will bid £30m bid for Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas and may offer Samuel Eto'o, Deco, Eidur Gudjohnsen or former Gunner Thierry Henry in a part-exchange deal, reckons the Daily Star.

But The Express is reporting Henry will return to England to sign for Chelsea

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp will bid £8m for Liverpool striker Peter Crouch, reckons The Mirror, Daily Mail and The Times

Tottenham look set to miss out on Valencia striker David Villa as Real Madrid have made a £24m bid for the Spain international, claim several papers.

Real Madrid want Chelsea's £25m-rated midfielder Michael Essien, according to the Daily Mirror.

Manchester City will make a £10m bid for Porto's Portugal international centre-back Bruno Alves, reports the Daily Mirror.