Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson accuses Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon of tapping up Old Trafford defender Rio Ferdinand. (Various)

But Ferdinand says he wants to stay at the club and would like the chance to skipper United next season (The Sun) and is close to signing a new contract (The Telegraph).

Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is ready to quit United at the end of the season (The Sun) and admits reaching the FA Cup final will not make amends for the club's European failures. (Daily Mirror)

Ferguson has personally checked out potential summer targets Lyon pair Michael Essien and Florent Malouda. (Daily Star)

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce wants to sign United winger Ryan Giggs. (The Sun)

Bruce also fears that the appointment of Frenchman Alain Perrin as Portsmouth boss is another sign that home-grown managers are a dying breed in the Premiership. (Daily Express)

Everton will offer out-of-favour Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini the chance to revive his career at Goodison Park. (The Sun)

Blackburn midfielder Garry Flitcroft accuses former Rovers boss Graeme Souness - now in charge of Newcastle - of "nearly ruining his career". (The Sun)

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has told his chairman Phil Gartside that he wants eight new players to take on Europe next season. (Daily Mirror)

Allardyce says his Charlton counterpart Alan Curbishley, who has faced recent criticism from fans, should quit the Valley and "go for one of the top jobs". (Daily Star, Daily Express)

Fulham boss Chris Coleman warns Stuart Pearce he faces tough times if he secures the Manchester City manager's job full-time, but Pearce insists he is up to the task. (Various)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez claims the Reds' success in Europe will lead to a string of high-profile summer signings. (Various)

Tottenham's Stephen Kelly reckons he has just six games to prove he has a first-team future at the club. (Daily Star)

Spurs boss Martin Jol warns Barcelona it would take a huge bid to tempt the club to sell England shot-stopper Paul Robinson. (The Sun)

Aston Villa boss David O'Leary insists he has no regrets about off-loading striker Peter Crouch to Southampton. (Daily Star)

Chelsea star John Terry reveals his ultimate ambition is to captain England. (Daily Express)