All the latest gossip from Monday's newspapers.
Arsenal vow to keep hold of Ashley Cole in the wake of allegations that the England full-back was tapped up by Chelsea, (Daily Express), and are ready to demand the Blues are docked points. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, Chelsea fail to end speculation that they made an illegal approach for the player. (Various)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defends the Gunners' discipline record ahead of Tuesday's Premiership clash with bitter rivals Manchester United. (The Independent, The Sun)
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has started house-hunting in Surrey as he prepares for a �30m summer move to Chelsea. (The Sun)
Newcastle reject Craig Bellamy has turned down a �6m move to Birmingham. (Daily Mirror)
Former Rangers midfielder Mikel Arteta, now at Real Sociedad, is close to securing a loan deal with Everton, (The Sun, Daily Mirror), although the deal is already done according to The Guardian.
Southampton boss Harry Redknapp has offered Lazio striker Paolo Di Canio the chance to return to the Premiership on a six-month contract. (Daily Mirror)
Meanwhile, Redknapp warns Saints he could quit if the club are relegated. (Daily Mirror)
Celtic want Babo Balde to stay on until the end of the season, even if he signs a pre-contract agreement with Middlesbrough on Monday. (The Independent)
Arsenal centre-back Sol Campbell says he expects to be playing football abroad in Italy or Spain by his 35th birthday, in five years time, and is also interested in pursuing an acting career when he hangs up his boots. (The Guardian)
Tottenham aim to complete the signing of Nottingham Forest pair Andy Reid and Michael Dawson on Monday. (The Mail, Daily Express)
Everton have failed in a �5m attempt to snatch Blackburn midfielder Barry Ferguson from under the noses of Rangers, who are waiting to see if Rovers backtrack and accept a �4m offer. (Daily Record)
Celtic fail to sign Hearts' �1.2m-rated midfielder Paul Hartley after upping their offer to �300,000. (Daily Record)
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