TRANSFER GOSSIP Inter Milan are plotting a summer move for Fernando Torres and have the funds to pay the £20m fee Chelsea will demand for the 29- year-old Spain striker. Full story: Daily Mail(external) Arsenal are one of three clubs who have made contact with the agent of AC Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo, 29, about a possible summer transfer. Full story: Daily Express(external) Liverpool are keeping an eye on Valencias Dani Parejo with a view to bringing the 24-year-old Spanish midfielder to Anfield. Full story: Daily Star(external) Manchester United are hoping to sign France winger Antoine Griezmann, 22, from Real Sociedad this summer. Full story: Metro(external) Swansea will battle South Wales rivals Cardiff for the £4m signature of 24-year-old Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero from Mexican side Monarcas. Full story: Daily Mirror(external) Manchester City are to open talks with midfielder Samir Nasri over a new contract. The 26-year-old Frenchman has 16 months left on his current deal. Full story: Daily Express(external) OTHER GOSSIP Toronto FC striker Jermain Defoe, 31, insists his move to Major League Soccer from Tottenham will benefit his hopes of inclusion in Englands World Cup squad. Full story: Sky Sports(external) Chelsea full-back Ashley Coles hopes of earning a World Cup call- up have been dealt a blow after the 32-year-old picked up a ligament strain that will keep him out for at least two weeks. Full story: Sun (subscription required)(external) ` Former Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is being lined up to take over as Marseille manager at the end of the season. Full story: talkSPORT(external) Manchester United boss David Moyes has strongly denied a rift with striker Robin van Persie and insists the 31-year-old is settled at the club, despite claims from Ajax assistant manager Ronald de Boer that his fellow Dutchman wants to leave the club. Full story: Guardian(external) Morvin Tan, son of Cardiff owner Vincent, is working for the club in an unofficial capacity. He was involved in incoming and outgoing deals during the January transfer window. Full story: The Guardian(external) Fulham boss Felix Magath is set to loan out some of his young players including strikers Chris David, 21, and Muamer Tankovic, 19. Full story: Sun (subscription required)(external) Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner, 21, must prove his form and fitness to boss Paul Lambert if he is to earn himself a new contract when his current deal expires in June. Full story: Express & Star(external) Barcelona playmaker Xavi, 34, says his sides dominance is not ending and that there is an exciting crop of young players coming through at the Nou Camp. Full story: Daily Mail(external) West Brom boss Pepe Mel has received no assurances over his future at The Hawthorns and admitted he was not consulted over the dismissal of close ally Dave McDonough as head of technical performance. Full story: Daily Telegraph(external) AND FINALLY WWE wrestler and ballroom dancer Fandango has become an honorary Everton fan after an initial spat with the Toffees when the club refused requests to play his ChaChaLaLa theme tune at Goodison Park. Full story: Liverpool Echo (external) Adidas and Nike have both launched a new all-in-one knitted football boot and sock hybrid. Adidas have called theirs the Primeknit F5 while Nike have gone for Magista. Full story: Daily Mail(external) Hot on the heels of the petition to ban Tom Cleverley from the World Cup, Arsenal fans are signing a petition to have Liverpools Daniel Agger banned after his challenge on Jack Wilshere in Englands friendly win against Denmark on Wednesday left the 22-year-old sidelined for six weeks with a foot injury. Full story: London Evening Standard (external)
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