Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has gone step further in his actions to land Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie by speaking directly with Arsene Wenger, the Daily Mail is gripping tightly to this story like a dog with a bone and won’t let go until the £20 deal is done.

Arsene will also fight to keep winger Theo Walcott, who is being eyed up by rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and unlikely outfit Inter Milan; The Gunners will wait to resolve all issues above before finalising a deal with Nuri Sahin of Real Madrid, reports Metro.

After making a name for himself as a big spender Liverpool boss Rodgers will add Barcelona winger Christian Tello, 21, to his red army shopping list.

But first, he must decide whether to take Man City’s offer for Daniel Agger seriously, if so it will open up a move for Swansea’s Ashley Williams, 27, according to the Daily Mirror.

To prove some players do have a remaining shred of loyalty, Danny Welbeck has pleased Manchester United fans by signing a new five-year contract, worth £75,000-a-week as has
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 27, who signs a new four-year deal this week with the Kop.

And finally, now that Everton are in the money manager Moyes will consider a shock bid for Clint Dempsey, 29, as a direct replacement for Tim Cahill. While he’s at it, Moyes will go head-to-head with Liverpool to lure Manchester City winger Adam Johnson, 25.

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