All the latest gossip from Tuesday's newspapers.
Manchester United and Arsenal will battle Juventus and Bayern Munich to sign Lyon midfielder Michael Essien in the summer. (The Guardian)
Arsenal defender Ashley Cole is no longer a target for Chelsea, who are chasing another left-back. (The Times)
Steve Stone wants a new one-year deal at Portsmouth. (Daily Mirror)
Iran have claimed Sir Bobby Robson will coach their Olympic and youth teams but the former England boss knows nothing about the agreement. (The Times)
Blackburn will step up their attempts to sign Newcastle's Welsh striker Craig Bellamy at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is considering ending his international career with Sweden. (Various)
Rangers defender Marvin Andrews has insisted he is fit to return to action - even though he has been advised that he needs surgery on a cruciate ligament injury. (Daily Record)
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