All the latest gossip from Thursday's newspapers.
Arsenal's midfield problems could tempt them into the transfer market and a move for Lyon midfielder Mickael Essien while they have also been linked with Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres. (The Times)
The London club are also believed to be monitoring the situation of AC Milan keeper Christian Abbiati. (The Guardian).
Chelsea and Birmingham are set to battle it out for Portsmouth striker Yakubu. (Daily Mirror)
Everton have had a £750,000 bid for Sheffield United and England Under-21 midfielder Michael Tonge rejected. (The Sun)
Aston Villa boss David O'Leary is keen to bring tough-tackling Olivier Dacourt to the club from AS Roma but faces competition from Everton and Middlesbrough. (Various)
Charlton are interested in bringing French striker Guy Luyindula to the club on a possible loan deal from Marseille. (The Sun)
But Manchester City may give unhappy striker Nicolas Anelka a way out of the club by using him in a swap deal with the French club for Luyindula. (Daily Mirror)
The chase for Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz been joined by Feyenoord boss Ruud Gullitt as he battles with Rangers and Bolton for the 30-year-old's signature. (The Guardian)
Blackburn have told Rangers that midfielder Barry Ferguson is not for sale. (Daily Record)
Finnish international striker Antti Sumiala, 30, will start a trial with Dunfermline on Monday. (Daily Record)
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