Manchester United have revived interest in Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi. The Spanish side have little wish to sell but much will depen...
- Manchester United have revived interest in Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi. The Spanish side have little wish to sell but much will depend on this weekend's crucial game with relegation-threatened Almeria.
- Manchester United have approached Liverpool over 20-year-old forward Raheem Sterling, but the Anfield club instantly rejected their inquiry. (Telegraph)
- United asked Liverpool for an asking price for Sterling, but were told further communication would not be welcomed. (Times - subscription required)
- Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 25, is set to stay at the Spanish club, bringing an end to United's hope of a swap deal including goalkeeper David De Gea, 24. (Mirror)
- After meeting with the club's directors Bale was told he remains part of the Real's long-term plans. (Sun - subscription required)
- Tottenham forward Emmanuel Adebayor, 31, has launched a another attack on his family in a series of posts on Facebook, including a claim that his brother held a knife to his throat in an attempt to gain money. (Telegraph)
- Germany international Mats Hummels has rejected a move to Manchester United, according to his club Borussia Dortmund. United have been interested in Hummels for a while and he is on manager Louis van Gaal's list of transfer targets this summer.
- Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino says he wants to keep 23-year-old forward Erik Lamela but would like to let several other players go, including striker Roberto Soldado, 29. (Mirror)
- Manchester City and Chelsea are considering making a bid for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song this summer. The 27-year-old has been on loan with West Ham this season. (Mail)
- City are also preparing an approach for West Brom's 21-year-old forward Saido Berahino. (Daily Star)
- Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola will assess his chances of taking over at Manchester United before making a decision about Manchester City. The Spaniard is the number one choice to take over at the Etihad if Manuel Pellegrini leaves. (Manchester Evening News)
- Liverpool will announce winger Jordan Ibe, 19, has signed a new five-year contract at the club worth £35,000 a week. (Sun - subscription required)
- Steve McClaren's position as Derby manager is in doubt, with the former England boss to meet with the club's chief executive Sam Rush on Thursday. (Mail)
- Newcastle manager John Carver says he is only sleeping four hours a night due to the pressure of keeping the club in the Premier League. (Guardian)