Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce hopes to sign either PSG defender David Rozehnal, Marseille’s Habib Beye or Liverpool’s Sami Hyypia this week. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus and Roma are targeting Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy. (Various)
The Reds want Roma to follow up their interest as it raises the possibility of an exchange for their £10m-rated Brazilian winger Mancini. (Independent)
Charlton striker Darren Bent has told Liverpool and Tottenham he will go to the club that gives him the best chance of being an England regular. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks have vowed to give manager Rafael Benitez money to splash out in the transfer market following rumours of unrest at the club. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool are poised to make a £25m swoop for Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres. (Various)
Rafa Benitez also wants to pip Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa to Villarreal’s £15.5m striker Diego Forlan. (Daily Mail)
Stockport boss Jim Gannon has accused Liverpool of breaching Premier League rules by luring teenage keeper Ben Robinson to Anfield. (Daily Star)
Liverpool will increase their bid for West Ham’s Yossi Benayoun to £4.5m. (Various)
Liverpool’s hopes of landing Fernando Torres have hit a setback as Atletico Madrid are refusing to drop their £27m asking price.
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has pledged his future to the club despite interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. (The People)
Liverpool have rejected the chance to re-sign Michael Owen, who was offered by Newcastle in exchange for John Arne Riise and Craig Bellamy. (Various)