Sunderland manager Steve Bruce is lining up a bid for Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt, and is also close to completing the signing of Chile forward Humberto Suazo. (The Sun)

New Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is keen to sort out a quick deal for Honduras midfielder Hendry Thomas, as Sunderland are also interested. (Daily Mirror)

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will not be making a bid for Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton. (Daily Star)

Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins turned up late for the first day of training yesterday, even though he's apparently now on £65,000 a week, after earning a £5,000 pay rise under the terms of his contract. (Sun)

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has delayed his arrival in London as he attempts to lure striker Alexandre Pato from his former club AC Milan.(Sun)

Barcelona are preparing to make a £25m bid for Liverpool's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano. (Mirror)

Forward Carlos Tevez will be unveiled as a Manchester City player on Monday next week, after agreeing terms of about £120,000 a week.(Mirror)

Former Arsenal skipper Patrick Vieira has been offered £100,000 a week by Birmingham as they try to sign the Frenchman from Inter Milan.(Sun)

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo. (Daily Express)

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is facing the prospect of being priced out of signing Everton defender Joleon Lescott. Everton value him at £20m - £5m more than Hughes is willing to pay.(Star)

Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey could be set for a £4m move to Everton after turning down the offer of a new contract at Craven Cottage.(Sun)

Aston Villa are ready to launch a bid of £3.5m plus midfielder Barry Bannan for Wigan defender Titus Bramble.(Star)

Birmingham want Arsenal left-back Armand Traore on a season-long loan.
(Sun)

Arsenal defender William Gallas says he will not sign a new contract with the Gunners and will walk away from the Emirates for free when his deal expires next summer if he is not allowed to leave this year.
(Mirror)