* The Times: Manchester United have emerged as favourites to sign Villarreal's £5m-rated World Cup star Marcos Senna. The 30-year-old Brazilian-born midfielder represented Spain at Germany 2006 after gaining dual citizenship earlier this year.
* Preston boss Paul Simpson says he's looking to take some of United's youngsters on loan: "I would definitely be interested in bringing United players to this side. I think they could be good additions to this squad and also I think that it would help Manchester United as well."
* The Sunday Times report that Roberto Carlos is to join Fenerbahce
* The People report that Ronaldo is to be given a minder.
* Quelle surprise - this from the People:
Manchester United will attempt this week to raise the £27million they need to sign Spanish striker Fernando Torres from Atletico Madrid.
The 22-year-old star is hoping United can put together a package to take him to Old Trafford - and is in constant touch with agents who are trying to make the deal happen.
Despite publicly stating he was happy to stay in Madrid for another season, Torres is privately desperate to join United.
But it's believed there are serious concerns that the club - now owned by American tycoon Malcolm Glazer - are struggling to raise the funds for a deal that at one time would have been no problem.