TRANSFER RUMOURS
Chelsea are interested in Hamburg's £15m-rated midfielder Rafael van der Vaart. (Daily Mirror)

Derby striker Kenny Miller says he might return to Rangers this summer after stating he does not want to play in the Championship. (Daily Mirror)

Everton defender Nuno Valente wants to stay with the club despite no offer of a new deal. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United are believed to be interested in Udinese striker Fabio Quagliarella. (Daily Mirror)

Meanwhile, the Old Trafford club also want Lyon's Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa in a £40m swoop. (The Sun)

Portsmouth will launch a £2.5m raid for Nottingham Forest striker Junior Agogo. (The Sun)


OTHER GOSSIP
The Football Association are set to talk to the Premier League about the proposals to play a round of games abroad. (The Daily Telegraph)

However, Wigan chaiman Dave Whelan has doubts over the plans. (Daily Express)

Meanwhile, Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is unhappy with his own board over the way the details of the proposals were released. (Daily Mirror)

Coventry are interested in bringing in Nigel Pearson as their new manager. (various)

Although, it is understood Chris Coleman heads the Sky Blues shortlist. (The Sun)

West Ham's Craig Bellamy needs surgery that could rule him out for the season. (various)


Manchester City midfielder Dietmar Hamann is set to be offered a new one-year deal. (The Times)

Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp believes the club will not win the title under Rafa Benitez because of his rotation system. (The Guardian)

The club is also within two weeks of a takeover by DIC. (The Sun)

Tony Pulis has rubbished reports he will quit Championship promotion contenders Stoke. (Daily Express)