All the latest football gossip from Tuesday's papers.
Rio Ferdinand's agent Pini Zahavi has told Manchester United to give his player a deal worthy of the "best defender in the world". (Various)
Zahavi also admitted Chelsea were at one stage interested in signing Ferdinand, but that he should sign a new deal at Old Trafford in the next "two to three weeks". (The Independent)
Sir Alex Ferguson, meanwhile, wants the Man Utd board to report Chelsea for their alleged 'tapping-up' of Ferdinand. (Daily Mirror)
Nicky Butt's future at Newcastle looks uncertain after fans branded him a "disgrace" for his FA Cup semi-final display. (Various)
Arsenal winger Robert Pires says he would consider joining Lyon at the end of his current deal. (The Sun)
Jose Reyes and Lauren have stoked the fires ahead of Arsenal's game with Chelsea by labelling the Blues "boring". (Various)
Chelsea will not be deducted points when the Ashley Cole 'tapping-up' row is heard. (Daily Express)
Dennis Bergkamp will retire from football after the FA Cup final if Arsenal do not offer him a new deal. (Daily Express)
But Ajax are hoping to tempt the Dutchman to end his career at the place where it all started. (Daily Mirror)
Leeds will attempt to sign Everton's Scottish defenders David Weir and Gary Naysmith in the summer. (Daily Mirror)
Former Spurs boss Jacques Santini says he rejected an approach from Portsmouth in January. (The Times)
Scotland boss Walter Smith decided not to play Celtic keeper David Marshall in Austria for fear of recriminations if he joined Rab Douglas in picking up an injury on international duty. (Daily Record)
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