Thursday’s Transfer Rumors

‘Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is weighing up a move for Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Barcelona will sanction striker Samuel Eto’o’s move to Manchester City to raise the £40m needed to try and lure midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal.’ – Daily Star

‘Arsenal are closing in on the signing of St Etienne midfielder Blaise Matuidi.’ – Daily Mirror

‘But Fiorentina midfielder Felipe Melo, the Gunners’ top summer transfer target, is set to sign for Juventus.’ – Daily Mail

‘Sebastien Bassong says Arsenal have made an approach to sign him, but the French defender blames Newcastle’s uncertain future for blocking his exit from St James’ Park.’ – Daily Mail

‘Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce could hijack Sunderland’s bid to sign Tottenham striker Darren Bent.’ – The Sun

‘Allardyce is also ready to swoop for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones, provided Black Cats boss Steve Bruce lands his own big-money targets.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Portsmouth are considering their response to Sunderland’s bid of about £11m for striker Peter Crouch.’ – The Times

‘Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill wants to sign winger Stewart Downing and striker Tuncay from Middlesbrough in an £18m deal.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Sunderland will bid £2.5m for Middlesbrough striker Mido.’ – The Sun

‘England Under-21 winger Adam Johnson is expected to join the exodus from Boro after emerging as a surprise target for Chelsea.’ – Daily Mail

‘Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is ready to let defender Michael Mancienne join newly-promoted Wolves on a 12-month loan deal.’ – Various

‘The Blues have warned Inter Milan they will not get Ricardo Carvalho on the cheap as they look to fund a move for Porto defender Bruno Alves. Chelsea also hope to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Bayern Munich forward Franck Ribery.’ – Daily Express

‘Everton manager David Moyes is hoping to recruit Espanyol full-back Sergio Sanchez but Sevilla and Valencia are also in the hunt.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is battling with Hamburg for the signing of Swedish striker Marcus Berg.’ – The Sun

‘Hodgson is also weighing up a £1m move for Leeds midfielder Neil Kilkenny.’ – Daily Mirror

‘Hull have joined Fulham in the race to sign West Brom midfielder Jonahtan Greening.’ – Daily Star

‘Tottenham are plotting a £3m bid for 19-year-old Sheffield United defender Kyle Walker.’ – Various

‘Bolton manager Gary Megson is chasing West Brom defender Paul Robinson and Swansea midfielder Ferrie Bodde.’ – Independent

‘Hamilton are in talks with Burnley which should see defender Brian Easton sign for the newly-promoted Premier League side. – Daily Record

‘Bristol City manager Gary Johnson is confident he can lure Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink to Ashton Gate following his release from Celtic.’ – Daily Star

‘Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis has rejected a move to West Ham in favour of regular football at St Mary’s.’ – The Sun