ENGLAND SQUAD GOSSIP
Chelsea winger Joe Cole is set to be left out of England manager Fabio Capello's preliminary squad of 30 players for this summer's World Cup. Gary Neville, Wes Brown, Joleon Lescott and Scott Parker will also be omitted.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry will miss the World Cup with ankle ligament damage - thereby possibly leaving the door open for Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves.
Full story: the Sun
Hargreaves has only played one minute of first-team football in 18 months because of a knee injury so Capello will use England's training camp in Austria to assess the player's mental and physical fitness.
Full story: Daily Telegraph
However, Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has forced his way into contention and will also be given the chance to prove himself in Austria.
Full story: the Independent
West Ham's in-form midfielder Scott Parker says it would be "a dream" to be called into the England squad.
Full story: Daily Express
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney went on holiday on Monday, easing concerns about his fitness for the World Cup after he aggravated a groin injury against Stoke on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Star
England boss Capello will name Tottenham defender Ledley King and Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher in his 30-man squad, along with Fulham striker Bobby Zamora.
Full story: Daily Star
Capello is also considering taking Tottenham coach Nathan Gardiner to South Africa to work one on one with King and keep the defender fit for the competition.
Full story: Daily Express
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Chelsea will match Manchester City in the battle for Liverpool's £50m-rated striker Fernando Torres.
Full story: the Sun
And Chelsea will make a £20m move to take Tottenham's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric to Stamford Bridge, allowing Portuguese midfielder Deco and out-of-contract winger Joe Cole to leave.
Full story: Daily Star
Manchester United hope to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema for £25m and could use defender Nemanja Vidic as a £10m makeweight in a deal for the France star.
Full story: the Sun
But Manchester United will not break their wage cap for Benzema, whose wage demands are almost £200,000 a week.
Full story: the Independent
Meanwhile, left-back Patrice Evra could leave Manchester United this summer, with Real Madrid and Inter Milan ready to pay £18m for the 28-year-old France international.
Full story: the Sun
And Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is planning a summer clear-out, with striker Dimitar Berbatov, midfielder Michael Carrick and midfielder Anderson all likely to be shown the door.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
Manchester City are weighing up an offer for Sunderland's £20m-rated striker Darren Bent as manager Roberto Mancini looks to shake up his forward line for next season.
Full story: caughtoffside.com
William Gallas could quit Arsenal on Tuesday if the France defender rejects the club's offer of a new contract.
Full story: the Sun
Meanwhile, newly promoted German Bundesliga side St Pauli are poised to offer Arsenal defender Sol Campbell a lucrative one-year contract.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham are considering an £18m bid for Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano as Spurs manager Harry Redknapp targets a world-class forward to boost the club's chances in the Champions League next season.
Full story: Daily Mail
Tottenham will sign Portsmouth goalkeeper David James on a free transfer this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Bolton are lining up a £4m bid for Portsmouth defender Nadir Belhadj, 27.
Full story: the Sun
Blackburn are weighing up a £6.5m move for Bordeaux's Brazil winger Wendel.
Full story: Daily Mail
Wolves hope to sign Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane, 29, for £4m from French side Lens, once he has played in the FA Cup final for Portsmouth, where he is on loan.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Wolves are also set to pip West Bromwich Albion to the £2m signature of Belgium midfielder Jelle van Damme, who plays for Anderlecht.
Full story: Daily Mail
Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan is ready to make a move for Rangers' Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson, 25. (Daily Record)
OTHER GOSSIP
Juventus are on the brink of ditching their plans to lure Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and are turning their attention to Sampdoria coach Luigi Del Neri.
Full story: Daily Mail
A Chinese multi-millionaire internet gaming tycoon from Shanghai has held provisional talks about buying Liverpool, although no offer has yet been tabled by Zhu Jun, founder of The9 Ltd.
Full story: the Independent
Wolfsburg expect to name former England boss Steve McClaren as their new manager. McClaren led FC Twente to the Dutch title this season. (Daily Mail)
Real Mallorca manager Gregorio Manzano is the surprise new candidate to replace Gianfranco Zola at West Ham.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Former Arsenal defender Tony Adams has agreed a three-year contract to manage Azerbaijan side Qabala FC. (the Guardian)
Hull chairman Adam Pearson will wait a month before appointing a new manager at the club. Iain Dowie had a contract until the end of the season but would like the job on a permanent basis.
Full story: the Guardian
Coventry, who sacked manager Chris Coleman last week, will make a move to take Paul Hart from Crystal Palace to replace him.
Full story: Daily Mirror
AND FINALLY
Chelsea captain John Terry received a single-word text message from former Blues boss Jose Mourinho after winning the Premier League title, it read: "Champagne." (the Guardian)