Liverpool will make a last-ditch attempt to persuade former England full-back Ashley Cole, 33, to join them. Mail on Sunday Former Chelsea defender Cole has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with Roma. Sunday People Everton will dismiss any interest in midfielder Ross Barkley, 20, from Manchester City - but manager Roberto Martinez could consider a deal to bring Jack Rodwell, 23, back to Goodison Park. Liverpool Echo Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will allow centre-back Martin Skrtel, 29, to leave if he finds a replacement, with Southamptons Dejan Lovren, 25, his top target. Sunday Express Newcastle United defender Mathieu Debuchy, 28, has confirmed he will be joining Arsenal this summer. Sunday Express Newcastle are eyeing up a move for Ajax right-back Ricardo van Rhijn, 23, this summer as a replacement for Debuchy. Metro Liverpool will receive £75.5m from 27-year-old Uruguay striker Luis Suarezs move to Barcelona. Sunday Mirror Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, is poised to announce he will sign for New York City FC. Daily Star Sunday Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to bring in either Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, or Southamptons Morgan Schneiderlin, 24. Sunday Mirror Juventus want £45m plus winger Nani from Manchester United for midfielder Arturo Vidal, who is also 27. Daily Star Sunday OTHER GOSSIP Edin Dzeko Dzeko joined Manchester City from Wolfsburg in January 2011 The Football Association will prepare a 384-page tactical report on Englands unsuccessful World Cup campaign to help manager Roy Hodgsons bid to qualify for Euro 2016. Mail on Sunday Manchester City insist there is no panic at Etihad Stadium over Edin Dzekos failure to sign a new contract. The 27-year-old Bosnia-Hercegovina striker is one of six City players with only 12 months left on their deals and was expected to agree an extension after playing a key role in their title triumph last season. Sunday Mirror Tottenhams France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 27, asked whether he would be at Spurs next season, said I should be but also told reporters: I dont want to speak about my situation now. London Evening Standard Former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri will take a £40,000-a-week pay cut in his new deal at Manchester City. Daily Star Sunday Manchester United newcomer Luke Shaw, 18, will emerge as Englands first-choice left-back next season. Sunday People BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Argentina squad A euphoric Argentina squad following the 1-0 win over Belgium in the quarter-finals Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul on Twitter after his penalty-saving exploits as a substitute took his team into the World Cup semi-finals: Words cant describe how proud I am to be part of this team and this fantastic journey. Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi posts a Facebook picture of his jubilant team-mates after their quarter-final win over Belgium with the words: Another little step!!! Vamos Argentinaaaaaa!!! Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Twitter: Read you returned home today Neymar. The World Cup is now missing a star. Get well soon, and back on the pitch. Brazil and Chelsea midfielder Oscar on Twitter about Neymar: I love you, my brother! Thats all I can say at this time! You can be sure that we will run twice for you! AND FINALLY Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella expressed his sympathy for Brazils injured striker Neymar, but his teams fans celebrated with a spinal cord skeleton after the win against Belgium. Mail on Sunday
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