Liverpool want £16m from Juventus for midfielder Xabi Alonso but will call off any deal if they fail to land Aston Villa's Gareth Barry. (The Sun)

Reds boss Rafael Benitez is closing in on Andrea Dossena as Tottenham and Juventus enter the fray for the Udinese full-back. (The Daily Star)

Arsenal face competition from Marseille for the signature of Lyon winger Hatem Ben Arfa. (The Daily Star)

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But, with Samir Nasri on his way from Marseille, Arsenal also want fellow Frenchmen Clement Chantome, from PSG, and Laval's Francis Coquelin. (Various)

Arsenal have been linked with midfielder Alberto Aquilani but he says he is staying at Roma. (Independent)

Manchester United have held talks with the owners of Carlos Tevez about turning the striker's loan into a permanent £20m move. (The Daily Express)

Premier League newcomers West Brom and Stoke have both set their sights on Reading defender Ibrahima Sonko. (The Sun)

Tottenham are set to offload midfielder Hossam Ghaly to Blackburn. (Various)

Wolves are to test fellow Championship side Burnley's resolve with a £4m bid for striker Kyle Lafferty. (The Daily Mirror)