LONDON EVENING STANDARD Frank Lampard will leave Chelsea with plaudits from the club he served with such aplomb for 13 years ringing in his ears. QPR manager Harry Redknapp is adamant that Wayne Rooney should start in Englands World Cup opener against Italy, on June 14. Gus Poyet has told Englands players they are too nice and warned Uruguay will try all the tricks in the book to come out on top of Group D at the World Cup. Harry Redknapp has offered his support to Sam Allardyce after West Hams board demanded their manager delivered more entertainment next season. Tottenham are growing increasingly frustrated by the length of time it is taking public officials to make a key decision on their plans to build a new stadium. Chelsea are targeting a host of top class European midfielders to replace the outgoing Frank Lampard including Paul Pogba, Koke and Cesc Fabregas. Chelsea plan to offer Frank Lampard a role at the club after his playing career finishes. MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS Vincent Kompany says there is a lot more to come at great club Manchester City. James Milner insists his full focus is on the World Cup amid speculation on his club future. Roberto Mancini once singled out Daniel Sturridge as the one that got away and told the player that he would never have let him leave City. Martin Demichelis will join fellow City Pablo Zabaleta and Sergio Aguero in Brazil after Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella cut his World Cup squad to the final 23 names. Former England striker Kevin Davies reckons Michael Keane has an even chance of becoming Uniteds next permanent centre-half. LIVERPOOL ECHO Liverpools hopes of signing Alberto Moreno have been bolstered by Sevilla president Jose Castro declaring he wont stand in the way if the full-back wants to leave. Liverpool Football Club today celebrates its official 122nd birthday. Rickie Lambert completed his dream move to Liverpool on Monday then immediately set his sights on winning the Premier League title. Roberto Martinez believes his brief time in Scotland shaped him as a manager and his ongoing admiration of the character of Scottish players is still influencing his transfer activity. Signing a pair of strong centre-backs is the next priority for new Tranmere Rovers manager Rob Edwards. Rickie Lambert has revealed how he tried to keep his move to Liverpool quiet but says he couldnt keep it from Reds skipper Steven Gerrard. NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE Newcastle Uniteds primary transfer target Remy Cabella could be a last-minute addition to Frances World Cup squad IF Franck Riberys back injury rules him out. Newcastle United are understood to have begun the process of offloading Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa. Connor Wickham wants to return to Wearside as Sunderlands first-choice frontman. Player of the Year Craig Baxter and striker James Brown are the first two Gateshead players to sign up for next season. THE JOURNAL Shola Ameobi was last night named in Nigerias World Cup squad and could now be on his way to Australia to continue his club career. Cardiff City insist they have had no bids for Sunderland target Jordon Mutch, contradicting reports suggesting the Black Cats had offered £1.5m for the midfielder. Sebastian Larsson has committed his future to Sunderland by signing a new deal with the club until 2017. SUNDERLAND ECHO Connor Wickham has pledged to keep himself in shape this summer and ensure he starts next season as Sunderlands first- choice frontman. Shola Ameobi could be set for a shock reunion with Newcastle United after being targeted by Sydney FC. FULHAM CHRONICLE Fulham striker Marcello Trotta has submitted a transfer request in a bid to force a move away from Craven Cottage. QPR wont splash the cash to sign Kevin Doyle this summer, Harry Redknapp has warned. Chelsea have taken pole position in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas following the departure of Frank Lampard. Harry Redknapp reckons Chelsea will miss Frank Lampards commanding presence in the dressing room as much as his skills on the pitch. Jack Saville has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract at Barnet. QPR are keeping tabs on Millwall keeper David Forde as a possible replacement for Julio Cesar. NEWHAM RECORDER Tottenham defender Michael Dawson wants to help Spurs push towards the top four next season and is not thinking of leaving. Harry Redknapp has warned Ravel Morrison that he must be completely focused on his career to ensure he fulfils his huge potential. Louis van Gaal has revealed he was very close to becoming Tottenham manager before he agreed to take over at Manchester United. Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has cast doubt over the future of star striker Mario Balotelli. Arsenal target Serge Aurier has opened talks with another English side, according to the Toulouse defenders agent. Arsenal are reportedly interested in Paris Saint-Germain striker Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and the youngster could be available for free. SOUTH WALES EVENING POST Michael Laudrup says he will not join another smaller club as he plots a return to management following his sacking by Swansea City. Swansea City have dismissed reports that Ashley Williams is closing in on a move to Queens Park Rangers. BIRMINGHAM MAIL Roy Keane - a strong contender for the assistant managers job at Aston Villa will not be travelling to the World Cup as a pundit for ITV, it has emerged. Randy Lerner has knocked £50million off his asking price as he looks to push through a sale of Aston Villa, claim the Mirror this morning. Hit and miss winger Aleksandar Tonev has vowed his best is yet to come at Aston Villa after admitting he has struggled to settle in to the Premier League. British bidders hoping to take control of Birmingham City have been in talks about joining forces. Ben Foster feels the stormy weather that greeted England in Miami has given the players a useful taste of things to come in the Brazilian rainforest. West Bromwich Albion have started working through the short-list for their vacant head coach role as the search for Pepe Mels successor gathers pace. EXPRESS & STAR Jamie OHara remains Wolves biggest worry in their efforts to clean out the Molineux wage bill this summer. Albion hope to identify their new head coach in the next week after they started interviewing potential candidates. Tommy Rowe today became Wolves first summer signing as Kenny Jackett pledged to play him in midfield. Albion keeper Ben Foster today geared up for his big World Cup audition by admitting his brothers branded him barmy for stepping away from England duty. Former West Brom boss Steve Clarke is now the front-runner to be named Celtics new boss after Roy Keane pulled out of the race to succeed Neil Lennon. Dean Smith today hailed Walsalls attractive brand and claimed it will help encourage players to join this summer. YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Leeds United players are back on their holidays just one day on from interrupting their breaks to attend a club meeting ordered by owner Massimo Cellino. THE PINK UN New football consultant Joe Royle has confirmed work has already begun on planning Norwich Citys playing squad for a Championship push next season. Former Ipswich Town boss Joe Royle is already looking forward to East Anglian derby day after joining Norwich City as a football consultant. THE DAILY ECHO Saints chairman Ralph Krueger says Rickie Lambert will forever remain an icon in the history of the club. Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw have both told Saints they want to move this summer. Ronald Koeman remains the odds-on favourite for the vacant Saints managers job, with the club saying they are deep into the process of finding Mauricio Pochettinos replacement. Maya Yoshida played the full 90 minutes as Japan beat Costa Rica 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up friendly overnight in Florida. THE SENTINEL Peter Odemwingie has been included in Nigerias final 23-man squad for the World Cup. Stoke City pursuit of Oussama Assaidi is on hold while the winger tries to find a long-term cure for the knee issue which de-railed his season. Port Vale assistant boss Mark Grew says the management are bracing themselves for a busy close-season after Colin Daniel became the clubs first new signing of the summer. Crewe Alexandra are set to sit down with John Johnston as the winger bids to earn a contract with the club. WALES ONLINE Andrew Taylor has left Cardiff City and joined Championship rivals Wigan Athletic after signing a three-year deal at the DW Stadium. Kevin McNaughton wants to become Cardiff Citys No.1 right- back again as he embarks on his ninth season with the Bluebirds. Wales and Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Jonny Williams says Swansea City want to sign him. LEICESTER MERCURY Leicester Citys Nigel Pearson is a natural leader who was destined to manage at the top level, his former boss Ron Atkinson has said. Leicester Citys owners have learned spending huge amounts of money does not guarantee success, says the clubs vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha. Former Leicester City star Dion Dublin is hoping to score with a World Cup song for England. DERBY TELEGRAPH Jamie Hanson, Kwame Thomas and Farrend Rawson will start their professional careers with Derby County next season. Kelle Roos will press his claim to be Countys number two goalkeeper behind Lee Grant next season. West Bromwich Albion have told County that George Thorne is not for sale but this is not expected to deter the Rams in their pursuit of the midfielder. LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH Kieran Trippier hopes playing Premier League football with Burnley will influence his international ambitions. Blackburn Rovers say there is no need to offer Gary Bowyer a new contract after the manager reiterated his commitment to the club. Burnley have less than 2,000 season tickets remaining for their Premier League return, and a sell-out is anticipated after the club announced a freeze on early bird renewal prices for 2015/16. THE STAR Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough may be forced to play the waiting game if he follows up his interest in Southampton striker Billy Sharp. EVENING GAZETTE Boro defender Ben Gibson has been savouring his call-up to Englands squad for the Toulon Tournament even if it meant missing his holiday. WIGAN EVENING POST Wigan Athletic have confirmed the signing of defender Andrew Taylor on a three-year-deal. THE BOLTON NEWS Wanderers are intent on strengthening their full-back positions this summer but have ruled out getting involved in the scramble for Leeds Uniteds Lee Peltier. NOTTINGHAM POST Nottingham band The Establishment have released a World Cup single. Greg Abbott has all but ruled out Alan Sheehan being a Notts County player next season after he missed a deadline in which to sign a new contract. THE GAZETTE Jose Riga is expected to be named as Blackpools new manager today. Fleetwood Town boss Graham Alexander insists tough decisions have to be made after two senior players, Jon Parkin and Alan Goodall were not offered new deals. BOURNEMOUTH ECHO Out-of-contract goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan has revealed his desire to stay at Cherries and insisted his sights remained set on reclaiming the number one jersey. EVENING TIMES Alan Archibald reckons Sean Welshs comeback will be like a new signing for Partick Thistle next season. Rangers starlet Lewis Macleod was today tipped to make a complete recovery from the virus that sidelined him last season. Dundee United have landed Rangers youngster Charlie Telfer after the teenage midfielder rejected a new contract offer at Ibrox. Celtic are negotiating to bring Steve Clarke to Parkhead - 27 years after they last attempted to recruit him. THE SCOTSMAN Former Scotland striker Kenny Miller is set to become a Rangers player for the third time in the next few days.
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