The Times:
Sir Alex Ferguson has began clearing the decks for the imminent arrival of Carlos Tevez by selling Giuseppe Rossi to Villarreal.
During Manchester United's pre-season tour of the Far East, Ferguson had suggested the futures of both Rossi and Alan Smith, the England international, were in doubt as the Tevez deal edged closer to completion.
Smith is due to open negotiations with Newcastle United, as Everton wait in the wings, but, with a date of August 22 now set for a three-day hearing that will determine who owns Tevez's registration, Ferguson has felt confident enough to offload Rossi - a player of undoubted promise who has never really had the chance to fulfil it at Old Trafford.
Ironically, Rossi's last start for United was in the final game of the 2005-06 campaign, when he was preferred to Ruud van Nistelrooy, a decision which effectively ended the Dutchman's Old Trafford career.
The Mirror:
Villarreal have reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign striker Giuseppe Rossi on a six-year contract, the Primera Liga club said on Tuesday.
Rossi will take a medical and be presented at the Madrigal on Wednesday. Media reports have put the transfer fee at around 10 million euros (7 million pounds).
The 20-year-old American-born Italian spent the second half of last season on loan with Serie A side Parma, and scored nine goals to help them avoid relegation.
Rossi, an Italian under-21 international, joined United from Parma in July 2004 and last year signed a contract extension until 2010.
Villarreal have been on the hunt for a striker after selling Uruguayan top scorer Diego Forlan to Atletico Madrid for 21 million euros last month.
They finished fifth in the Primera Liga to earn a place in next season's UEFA Cup.