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LESCOTT REQUESTS TO LEAVE?
- Defender Joleon Lescott will write to Everton chairman Bill Kenwright to ask to join Manchester City, because Manchester City will call a halt to their pursuit of Lescott if they cannot get him by the end of the week. (The Sun)
- Everton are preparing a £12million bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour. (Daily Mirror)
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ALONSO'S REPLACEMENT?
- However, Steven Defour is also on Liverpool's wish list as they look to replace Xabi Alonso. (Daily Mail)
- With Xabi Alonso's departure to Real Madrid imminent, Liverpool will sign Roma's Alberto Aquilani for an agreed price of £20million for the Italian 25-year-old. (The Sun)
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ARSENAL TO SIGN KALOU?
- Arsenal are on the verge of signing Chelsea's Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou for £8million. (The Sun)
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PIRLO MOVES CLOSER?
- Chelsea have moved closer to signing AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo for £8million, and he could arrive in time for Sunday's Community Shield clash with Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
- Meanwhile, Chelsea have dismissed speculation linking midfielder Joe Cole with a move to London rivals Tottenham.
(The Independent)
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BENT OUT, HUNTELAAR IN?
- Having completed a medical on Monday, Tottenham striker Darren Bent will complete his £12million transfer to Sunderland today.
(Daily Express)
- Bent's departure will pave the way for Spurs to step up their pursuit of Real Madrid striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. (Daily Express)
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