TRANSFER GOSSIP Arsenal could scupper Manchester Uniteds hopes of landing defender Thomas Vermaelen, with manager Arsene Wenger keen to sell the 28-year-old to Barcelona instead. Telegraph (external) But United remain hopeful of concluding a deal for the Belgian, as part of an audacious double swoop that would also see Roma defender Mehdi Benatia, 27, move to Old Trafford. Daily Star (external) Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is keen to make 19-year-old PSG star Adrien Rabiot his fifth summer signing. Daily Star (external) Liverpool will make a decision on the future of unsettled defender Daniel Agger, 29, this week, with Arsenal and Barcelona among the clubs said to be interested. Telegraph (external) Vermaelen played just 14 league games for Arsenal last season Manchester United are close to striking a deal for Juan Cuadrado, 26, after agreeing to meet Fiorentinas £36m asking price. Daily Express (external) Chelsea are preparing to use Petr Cech, 32, as bait as they look to land Real Madrids Raphael Varane, 21. Daily Express (external) Liverpools hopes of signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao appear to be over, with the 28-year-old set to link up with countryman James Rodriguez at Real Madrid. Times (subscription required) (external) And the Reds could now turn to PSGs Edinson Cavani, 27, in their search for a striker. Liverpool Echo (external) Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could move for Ajax defender Daley Blind, 24, who he coached with the Netherlands. Daily Mail (external) The Red Devils are also closing in on top transfer target Arturo Vidal, with the 27-year-old having reportedly agreed a £182,000-a-week contract. Independent (external) Arsenal could be offered the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira for a knock-down fee, with the Spanish club keen to avoid losing the 27-year-old on a free transfer next summer. Independent (external) Aston Villa are close to agreeing a permanent deal for Liverpool loanee defender Aly Cissokho, 26. Sky Sports (external) Everton boss Roberto Martinez is determined to add a winger before the transfer window closes, with a loan deal for Chelseas Christian Atsu, 22, one of the rumoured options. Sky Sports (external) Sunderlands lengthy pursuit of Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 25, is no nearer a conclusion, with the Italian still yet to make a decision on his future. Newcastle Journal (external) Former Tottenham keeper Kasey Keller has warned Seattle Sounders defender DeAndre Yedlin, 21, reportedly a Spurs target, against a move to White Hart Lane. Evening Standard (external) Premier League new boys Leicester City have offered Argentinian legend Esteban Cambiasso a £5m contract. Daily Mirror (external) OTHER GOSSIP Hatem Ben Arfa has been stripped of the number 10 jersey as Newcastle boss Alan Pardew continues to freeze out the 27-year-old at St Jamess Park. Daily Mail (external) Former Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce claims the club would have gone bust if it wasnt for him. Daily Mirror (external) Burnley manager Sean Dyche admits hes found it tough in the transfer market as he seeks to bolster his side ahead of the Premier League season. TalkSport (external) Hatem Ben Arfas four years at Newcastle could be over Manchester Citys decision to hand 28-year-old defender Vincent Kompany a six-year contract could backfire, according to former England player Danny Murphy. TalkSport (external) Tottenhams Erik Lamela, 22, is desperate to prove his worth to new boss Mauricio Pochettino after a year to forget. Guardian (external) Birmingham City manager Lee Clark says the club did everything they could to keep hold of new Cardiff City signing Tom Adeyemi, 22. Birmingham Mail (external) Chelsea defender John Terry admits it will be hard seeing former team-mate Frank Lampard, 36, in a Manchester City shirt next season. Evening Standard (external) Aaron Ramsey, 23, wants to take over the Arsenal captaincy if Thomas Vermaelen leaves. Sun (subscription required) (external) BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Cesc Fabregas has revealed his weakness for kebabs by taking to Instagram to post a picture (external) of his tasty-looking shawarma dinner. AND FINALLY Manchester Uniteds legendary Class of 92 of Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville suffered embarrassment when they lost a pre-season friendly 5-1 to Salford City - the non-league team they co-own.Daily Mirror (external) Cristiano Ronaldo has officially been named the worlds fittest footballer.Sun (subscription required) (external)
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