Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong is in talks with two clubs regarding a summer move. (Sky Sports)

Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan could be set for a return to management at Southampton after being spotted holding a meeting with Saints legend Matt Le Tissier and former chairman Lee Crouch. (Southern Daily Echo)

Ajax centre-back Thomas Vermaelen will have a medical at Arsenal tomorrow ahead of signing a four-year deal. (Setanta Sports)

Jermaine Pennant, loaned to Portsmouth from Liverpool last season, is a possible target for Manchester City to provide competition for winger Shaun Wright-Phillips. (The Guardian)

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is edging closer to a Manchester City move, who are weighing up his demands for a £192,000-a-week wage - after tax. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona are watching the situation over Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery, who appears to have been told he can leave. (Daily Star)

Man United are considering a move for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, who is yet to sign a new contract. (The Sun)

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed he made an enquiry about former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson. (Daily Record)

Javier Mascherano's future at Liverpool hangs in the balance, after the midfielder's agent held talks with Barcelona. (Sun)

Man United and Arsenal target Lyon forward Karim Benzema looks set to stay with the French club for at least another year after committing his immediate future to them before going on holiday. (Daily Express)

Tottenham have been talking to Real Madrid about a proposal to subsidise Arjen Robben's wages in return for the Dutch winger moving to White Hart Lane. (The Independent)

Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is being used as bait for a bid for Tottenham's Tom Huddlestone. (Daily Mirror)

Sporting Lisbon are set to make a second offer for Man City's Felipe Caicedo after the club rejected their initial bid of £5m for the striker. (Mirror)

Meanwhile, City have denied Brazilian superstar Robinho will join Barcelona on a loan deal.(The Times)

AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo fancies a move to Chelsea. (Mirror)

Portsmouth centre-back Sol Campbell is mulling over an 50 per cent wage cut to stay at Fratton Park, with Basel and Fenerbahce interested in the former England star. (The Times)