TRANSFER GOSSIP. WORLD CUP GOSSIP Arjen Robben of the Netherlands Arjen Robben won a controversial victory in the Netherlands victory over Mexico Arjen Robben, 30, has argued that he is guilty only of being too honest after he escaped punishment from Fifa despite admitting that he had dived during the Netherlands 2-1 last-16 victory against Mexico. Telegraph Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has picked out Chile and Cardiffs Gary Medel, 26, as a surprising role model for his players after the midfielders whole-hearted display against Brazil. Times (subscription only) Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes Luis Suarez, 27, crossed a line after biting Giorgio Chiellini and has urged the Liverpool star to control his emotions. Daily Express Jurgen Klinsmann is unhappy at the appointment of French-speaking Algeria referee Djamel Haimoudi for the USAs last-16 clash against Belgium. Daily Mail Former Costa Rica, Derby, West Ham and Manchester City striker Paolo Wanchope believes his countrys performance in Brazil is the greatest underdog story the World Cup has ever produced. Times (subscription only) Belgium and Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 23, has watched Lionel Messi, Neymar and James Rodriguez light up the World Cup and says now it is his turn. Sun (subscription only) TRANSFER GOSSIP Liverpool had no involvement or prior warning of Luis Suarezs apology for biting Italy defender Chiellini and the move is seen as paving the way for his switch to Barcelona. Independent Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is planning a £23m move for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira, 27, to help bring the best out of playmaker Mesut Ozil, 25. Sun (subscription only) Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, 36, will play for Manchester Citys A-League side Melbourne City in Australia next season, ahead of his move to Major League Soccer franchise club New York City. Daily Mirror Manchester City want Malaga keeper Willy Caballero to compete for Joe Harts place but the 32-year-old Argentine could cost £7m. Daily Mail Arsenal and Liverpool are keen on Costa Rica World Cup shootout hero Keylor Navas, 27, with the keeper having a £6.5m buyout clause at Levante. Daily Mirror Tony Pulis is preparing a £8m bid for Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker, 22, and is confident of keeping Yannick Bolasie, 25, at Crystal Palace. Telegraph Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, has given Manchester United a huge transfer boost by declaring he would rather move to Old Trafford than anywhere else. Daily Star Chile forward Alexis Sanchez wants to stay at Barcelona next season but the 25-year-old would allegedly prefer to join Arsenal over Liverpool if he is forced to move this summer. Metro Brazilian left-back Filipe Luis, 28, is so determined to push through his protracted transfer to Chelsea that he has cut off all contact with his club Atletico Madrid. Daily Express Arsenal have had an enquiry for Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi, 23, turned down by the Italian club. Metro Fulham are leading the race to sign Leeds United captain Ross McCormack and could finalise a deal to sign the 27-year-old Scottish international this week. Yorkshire Post BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Hertfordshire Police, which used Nigeria and Colombias World Cup matches to tweet about drug dealing and scams, has issued an apology for the posts. Independent AND FINALLY The South Korean squad, who picked up a solitary point from their three games in Brazil, had toffees thrown at them as they lined up for photographs - go eat a toffee being an insult in Korea along the lines of get lost. Guardian
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