TRANSFER GOSSIP Vidal starred for Chile as they reached the last 16 of the World Cup Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has dealt a blow to Manchester United by ruling out a switch to Old Trafford. Daily Mail And Liverpool are now poised to move for the 27-year-old Chile international with a £42.5m bid. Metro Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, 23, is keen on a move to Southampton - but the Scottish club want at least £10m for the Dutchman. Daily Mirror Atletico Madrid have made a fresh approach to sign unsettled Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26. Times (subscription required) Chelseas German midfield misfit Marko Marin, 25, is in talks over a loan move to Turkish side Besiktas. Sun (subscription required) Everton are on the brink of clinching a deal for 21-year-old Bosnian midfielder Muhamed Besic. Guardian Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that 29-year-old captain Ron Vlaar -who has been linked with Tottenham -is not up for sale.Sun (subscription required) Spurs defender Vlad Chiriches, 24, could be heading for the exit after just one season, with Roma weighing up a move for the centre-back. Daily Mirror Jose Mourinho is close to completing a reunion with former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, as goalkeeper Petr Cech, 32, warns the Chelsea manager not to leave him on the bench next season. Sun (subscription required) Arsenal are in pursuit of Real Madrids veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas. The Gunners have offered the 33-year-old Spain international a five-year deal worth £1.4m a year. Daily Express Andy Carrolls ankle injury means Newcastle United will not attempt to bring the 25-year-old back to St James Park. Newcastle Chronicle Manchester United are planning a move for Dutch youngster Memphis Depay, 20.Metro Leicester City have joined QPR and Crystal Palace in the race for Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby, 23, on loan. Daily Star OTHER GOSSIP Arsenals World-Cup winning trio of Per Mertesacker, 29, Mesut Ozil, 25, and 29-year-old Lukas Podolski will miss the start of the Premier League season after being granted an extended break. Daily Mirror Ryan Giggs has described Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal as the new Sir Alex Ferguson. Telegraph Hulls new signing Tom Ince, 22, says he expects no favours from manager Steve Bruce just because he has known him all his life.Daily Mirror New York City FCs latest signing Frank Lampard, 36, says he turned down offers from clubs in England to move to the United States.Manchester Evening News Lampard has apologised to fans in New York for his drunken behaviour on the night of the 9/11 attacks. Daily Mail Former Liverpool defender and New England Revolution coach Steve Nicol has criticised AS Roma full-back Ashley Cole, 33, for claiming the USAs MLS is an easy ride.Daily Mail Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, is set to sign a 12-month contract extension. Liverpool Echo Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will keep both his goalkeepers Petr Cech, 36, and Thibaut Courtois, 22, guessing - but says the team is in good hands whoever starts as his number one. Daily Telegraph Henrik Larssons son Jordan, 17, has followed in his fathers footsteps by joining Helsingborg. Euronews BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA Pepe put this picture of his new haircut on his Instagram account He may have had a World Cup horror show and now it looks like another nightmare for Pepe. The 31-year-old Real Madrid defender posted this picture of his new haircuton Instagram. It has not been the best few months for Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. After enduring a miserable World Cup with England and seeing Manchester City snatch the title, the 34-year-old gave up on football to try his hand at baseball, posting the results on hisInstagram account. AND FINALLY Claudia Schiffer has been used by Napoli manager Rafa Benitez to illustrate his transfer policy Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he hopes Thierry Henry can be persuaded to don the Gunners strip once again for half a match when his side meet New York Red Bulls in a friendly. Daily Mail Manchester United have promised to honour sales of their new home shirt after an online pricing error. The clubs official shop listed the jerseys at £22 as part of their half-price sale by mistake. Manchester Evening News Chelsea youngster Mitchell Beeney got a cream pie in his face from masseur-come-joker Billy McCulloch while trying to perform his initiation song in front of first-team stars. Metro Napoli manager Rafa Benitez has compared his frustrations in the transfer market to swapping his wife for German model Claudia Schiffer. Daily Mail West Brom boss Alan Irvine admits never having seen striker Brown Ideye before making him the clubs £10m record signing. Daily Mirror
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