£6m just to get him off the books - Daily Mail
Freddie Ljungberg's release from West Ham has not been officially announced but the Swedish international (left) is believed to have agreed a not-to-be-sniffed-at fee to walk away from the London club.
West Ham reject Tottenham's £15m offer for Ashton - The Guardian
North London side may return with improved bid to force city rival's hand as they prepare for life without Dimitar Berbatov.
Fulham poised to sign Johnson after Everton fix payments - The Guardian
The west London club will pay initial an £5.5m, rising to £13m depending on appearances, for the England forward after his medical picked up signs of an old ankle injury.
Robinho on Blues mission - The Sun
The Brazilian is unhappy with Real Madrid after being refused permission to play in Olympics and because his potential move to Chelsea is being dragged out by the Ronaldo saga.
Adebayor doubles up - The Sun
The Arsenal forward agrees a new four-year contract that will double his wages to £80,000 a week to end one of the longest-running stories of this summer's transfer window.
Everton want to rescue Toon misfit Smith - The Sun
David Moyes wants to land the forward for a cut-price £3m and end his miserable spell at Newcastle United. However, the former England player's £60,000-a-week wages could be a stumbling block for the Toffees.
Liverpool's Benayoun linked with Roma transfer - The Daily Telegraph
Luciano Spalletti, the Roma manager, is keen on the Israel international, although Benayoun has revealed that he is still in Rafael Benitez's plan for the new season.
Danny the boy for Megson - Daily Mirror
The Bolton manager already has a replacement for Meite lined up in the colossal shape of Watford centre-half, Dan Shittu, who will cost £2m.
Dickov doing new Fox trot - Daily Mirror
The fiery Scottish forward is in talks about a return to Leicester City after rejecting offers from Toronto and Blackpool.
Bruce after Danny boy - The Sun
Steve Bruce wants to bring Ipswich Town's Danny Haynes to the JJB Stadium. The Wigan manager watched the speedy 20-year old against West Ham on Monday night and expects to clinch a £3m deal in the next 24 hours.
Shorey's wanted - The Sun
Sunderland and Aston Villa have had bids accepted for the £4.5m rated Reading full-back.
Saha registers interest in move to Sunderland - The Independent
Roy Keane is keen to bolster his attacking options but would have to come to an agreement over the Frenchman's estimated £70,000 wages at Manchester United.
Saha wants London move - The Daily Telegraph
Of course, it all depends on where the former Fulham striker wants to play and reports suggest he'd prefer a move south of Manchester. West Ham have a vacancy after selling Bobby Zamora.
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