Wednesday’s Transfer Rumors

‘Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano says the £35m figure they have been quoted for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso means they are close to pulling out of any deal to sign him.’ – Independent

‘The Spanish club have spent about £170m this summer but the asking price for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery is one step too far and could open the door for Chelsea to sign the French international.’ – Guardian

‘But Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Ribery and he will become a galactico next summer.’ – Independent

‘Wayne Bridge gave Manchester City reason to believe they could sign Chelsea captain John Terry when he signed for them from the Stamford Bridge club in January 2009. City are now preparing a third bid for Terry.’ – Independent

‘Terry is upset Chelsea have not been in contact with him since City’s recent £30m bid for him and wants talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.’ – The Sun

‘Arsenal’s desire to sign combative midfielder Felipe Melo from Fiorentina could see them trade Emmanuel Eboue and Philippe Senderos as part of any deal.’ – Daily Express

‘Everton have tabled a £13m bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour after having an initial £9m offer rejected by the Belgium outfit.’ – Independent

‘Tottenham will fight it out with Sunderland to sign Republic of Ireland central defender Richard Dunne from Manchester City.’ – The Sun

‘Spurs also want Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross and are prepared to off £2m plus midfielder Didier Zokora into the deal.’ – The Sun

‘Robbie Fowler’s stint in Australia could be a short one as Tranmere boss John Barnes wants to make a move for his former team-mate.’ – The Sun

‘Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Egyptian striker Amr Zaki to forget any thoughts about a return to the club on loan from Zamalek.’ – The Sun

‘Latics boss Roberto Martinez will try to sign striker Jason Scotland from former club Swansea.’ – Daily Star

‘West Brom have put a £4m-price tag on midfielder Jonathan Greening, who is courting the interest of Fulham.’ – Daily Express

‘Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez is set for a move to Roma but, while the Italian club want him on loan, the Magpies want to get back the £5.2m they paid for the Argentine.’ – Daily Mirror