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Last updated : 02 July 2006 By Ed

* As we reported on Thursday the NOTW state that Carlos Queiroz has been told to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford. (News of the World)

* United to 'splash out £14m on Benfica winger Simao Sabrosa - if they lose Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid.' (News of the World)

* Arsenal will try to sign Michael Carrick by selling Ashley Cole to Chelsea for £20m and using the proceeds. (Mail on Sunday). Meanwhile, United are 'ready to offer Spurs £15m for Michael Carrick and Atletico Madrid £20m for Fernando Torres.' (Sunday Express)

* United are 'lining up a move for £5m-rated Ukraine World Cup star Maxim Kalinichenko.' (Daily Star Sunday). The Sunday Mirror have the same story.

* Franck Ribery will 'turn down Sir Alex Ferguson in favour of a move from Marseille to Lyon.' (News of the World)