THE SUN

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has targeted Lyon duo Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa in a sensational £40million double swoop.

The Dubai sheikhs bidding for Liverpool are within two weeks of a takeover - leaving Rafa Benitez on a knife-edge.

Portsmouth will launch a £2.5million raid for Nottingham Forest striker Junior Agogo.

Chris Coleman tops the shortlist to replace Iain Dowie at Coventry but Nigel Pearson and Richard Money are also in the frame.

Dietmar Hamann has agreed a new one-year deal at Manchester City.

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to know how much money he will have to spend in the summer.

Bryan Robson's future at Sheffield United will be decided at a summit meeting on Wednesday.

Giovanni Trapattoni is expected to be confirmed as the new Republic of Ireland manager on Wednesday.

Chelsea have stepped up their quest to sign Rafael van der Vaart.

Reading have scrapped a deal for American striker Jozy Altidore.

DAILY STAR

Yakubu will make a belated return for Everton's UEFA Cup clash with SK Brann - after a grovelling apology to his team-mates.

Kevin Keegan has launched a second bid to persuade Alan Shearer to join him at Newcastle.

Chelsea director of football Frank Arnesen is behind a proposed move to sign Rafael van der Vaart.

Nigel Pearson is set to step into Iain Dowie's shoes at Coventry.

Reading have scrapped a deal to sign USA striker Hozy Altidore.

Nottingham Forest want to sign Leicester midfielder James Chambers on loan.

Former Bury boss Chris Casper has been recruited by old team-mate Steve Bruce as a European scout for Wigan.

DAILY EXPRESS

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan and a host of other Premier League chairman have said they have major reservations about the plan to take league games abroad.

Sir Alex Ferguson will have only two days to pick up his Manchester United side ahead of the FA Cup clash with Arsenal as he will not return from South Africa, where he is promoting the club's pre-season tour, until Thursday.

Giovanni Trapattoni is expected to be confirmed as Republic of Ireland manager in the next 24 hours.

Nigel Pearson is the leading contender to take over at Coventry after the sacking of Iain Dowie.

Chris Casper has been recruited by ex-Manchester United team-mate Steve Bruce to do European scouting for Wigan.

West Ham are ripping up their training pitches as Alan Curbishley believes they are to blame for the club's injury woes.

DAILY MIRROR

Sir Alex Ferguson is on collision course with the Manchester United board over the plan for overseas league games.

Chelsea are interested in Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.

Nottingham Forest have launched a bid to sign experienced Leicester midfielder James Chambers on loan.

Defender Nuno Valente is desperate to stay at Everton.

Kenny Miller admits he may return to Rangers this summer after admitting he doesn't fancy playing in the Championship.

Coventry owner Ray Ranson hopes to recruit Nigel Pearson as the club's new manager after sacking Iain Dowie.

DAILY MAIL

The Premier League's beleaguered 'international round' is on the verge of collapse after two more hammer blows at home and abroad.

Manchester City are to reward derby-day hero Didi Hamann with a new contract.

Everton striker Yakubu has apologised to his team-mates for his late return from the African Nations Cup - and will fly with them for their UEFA Cup clash in Norway.

Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Hamburg midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.

Kevin Keegan will make a renewed attempt to take Alan Shearer back to Newcastle.

Giovanni Trapattoni will be unveiled as the new Republic of Ireland manager this week.

DAILY RECORD

Walter Smith may ask Daniel Cousin to fire Rangers towards European glory on Wednesday - even though FIFA could sanction his sale to Fulham before kick-off.

St Mirren have gone to war with the SFA over the decision to appoint Alan Freeland as the referee for their Scottish Cup clash with Dundee United.

Ross County's Andy Barrowman is wanted by three SPL clubs - but won't let that distract him.

Falkirk defender Jack Ross admits he has no idea where he will be playing his football next season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Premier League have put together a high-ranking campaign team to drive through their plans for an 'international round'.

The Republic of Ireland will end their search for Steve Staunton's successor by naming Giovanni Trapattoni as their new manager.

Iain Dowie lost his job as Coventry manager after clashing with new chairman Ray Ranson over the direction of the club.

THE TIMES

West Ham striker Craig Bellamy could miss the rest of the season as he needs surgery.

The Republic of Ireland hope to announce Giovanni Trapattoni as their new manager on Wednesday.

Nigel Pearson has emerged as the front-runner to become the next Coventry manager.

THE INDEPENDENT

Steve Sidwell has been excluded from Chelsea's squad for the remainder of their Champions League campaign, casting doubt over his future.

The FAI are set to confirm Giovanni Trapattoni as their new manager.

THE GUARDIAN

The FA will seek further details of the Premier League's plans for an 'international round' today.

West Ham will be forced to plan for the rest of the season without Craig Bellamy.