Paper Talk - 10 August 2012

Lichtsteiner: Target for Chelsea

Paper Talk: Blues turn to Juve defender

Chelsea have turned their attentions to Juventus right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner, while Manchester United are monitoring Malaga's Eliseu.

The Sun
  • Wayne Rooney has urged Robin van Persie to join him at Manchester United.
  • Inter Milan are plotting a £7million bid for Manchester City's Nigel de Jong.
  • Arsenal target Ki Sung-Yeung is wanted by Atletico Madrid. QPR are also looking at the midfielder.
  • Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is eyeing a bid for Hannover's £3million-rated hot-shot Mohammed Abdellaoue, 26.
  • Spurs are eyeing a move for Inter keeper Julio Cesar - who could be available on a free.
  • Ian Holloway is close to bringing DJ Campbell back to Blackpool from QPR for £1million.
Daily Mail
  • Tottenham rebel Luka Modric is training alone as Andre Villas-Boas prepares for life without the midfielder.
  • Swansea are set to increase their £4million offer for Bolton midfielder Mark Davies.
  • Aston Villa have revived their interest in Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton. Southampton are also interested in the 23-year-old right back.
  • John Guidetti's proposed loan to Sunderland is in doubt because the Manchester City striker is struggling to shake off a virus that cost him a place with the Sweden squad at Euro 2012.
  • Juventus are hopeful of signing Man City full back Aleksandar Kolarov for £6million.
  • Manchester United are monitoring Malaga utility man Eliseu, 28.
  • Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is wanted on loan by West Brom.
  • Middlesbrough hope to finalise a move for Chelsea midfielder Josh McEachran.
Daily Mirror
  • Luka Modric has been frozen out by Tottenham - and left in limbo by Real Madrid.
  • Roberto Mancini has been given the go-ahead to make a fresh bid for Italy World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi.
  • Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is ready to push the boat out to bring Republic of Ireland star Aiden McGeady back from Russia.
  • Tottenham are ready to send Team GB starlet Danny Rose out on loan - with Wigan and Southampton battling for his signature.
  • Chelsea are keen on Juventus defender Stephan Lichtsteiner after stalling on their first choice right-back.
  • Bolton are demanding £10million for midfield star Mark Davies.
Daily Star
  • Wayne Rooney has told Robin van Persie: Come and join me at Manchester United.
  • Southampton are closing on the £6million signing of Wolves winger Matt Jarvis.
Daily Record
  • Craig Beattie has spoken of his disappointment after Charles Green pulled the plug on his proposed move to Rangers.
  • Christophe Berra has asked for a transfer from Wolves in a bid to secure his international future.
  • Dorin Goian has confirmed he's happy to see out his current deal at Ibrox if he's not offered better terms elsewhere.
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