Manchester United, Real Madrid and Chelsea are on standby to swoop for Lyon striker Karim Benzema.

The president of the French club Jean-Michael Aulas admitted: "He has been approached. For the moment, I managed to convince them not to go further."
Full story: The Independent

Chelsea could be set to wreck Liverpool's hopes of signing Glen Johnson with Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie saying: "Glen has got permission to speak to two clubs".
Full story: The Sun

The future of striker Carlos Tevez still hangs in the balance with just two weeks remaining on his loan deal at Manchester United, but he could still stay at Old Trafford - if the club make him the highest paid player.
Full story: The Sun

Manchester City have agreed an £18m deal to sign Blackburn forward Roque Santa Cruz.
Full story: Daily Mail

Newcastle United have slapped a £10m price tag on defender Sebastien Bassong with Tottenham and Arsenal leading the chase.
Full story: Daily Mail

Manchester City still wait anxiously to see if striker Samuel Eto'o will be heading their way from Barcelona, but Inter Milan are keen on ruining Mark Hughes' party.
Full story: The Sun

West Brom are lining up an audacious bid for Liverpool star Luis Garcia.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Bayern Munich are closing in on Chelsea defender Jose Bosingwa.
Full story: The Times

Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh is being checked out by Arsenal as a possible replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor who could be off to AC Milan.
Full story: The Times

Sunderland are close to securing Manchester City defender Richard Dunne for £5m.
Full story: Daily Mirror

Crystal Palace have won the race to sign striker Freddie Sears on loan from West Ham. (The Sun)

Fulham have moved closer to signing Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner for £4m.
Full story: Daily Mail