All the latest football gossip from Friday's papers.
Manchester United have approached Real Madrid about a possible swap deal involving strikers Ruud van Nistelrooy and Michael Owen. (Daily Express, The Sun)
Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman could make a �5m move to PSV Eindhoven this summer. (Daily Express)
Everton striker Duncan Ferguson is ready to take a 50% cut in his wages to continue playing at the club next season. (The Times, Daily Mail)
Ferguson will sign a new contract and then retire in 2006. (The Sun)
Real Betis winger Joaquin could still become a Chelsea player. (The Independent)
On-loan AC Milan striker Hernan Crespo has been told that Chelsea will easily replace him if he decides to stay in Italy. (Daily Mirror)
Ajax defender Hatem Trabelsi is being chased by Arsenal and Newcastle. (The Sun)
Blackburn and Crystal Palace players exchanged blows in the tunnel at half-time of Wednesday's Premiership match. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool have been linked with Argentine midfielder Aimar, who could leave Valencia in the summer. (The Independent)
Neil Lennon may reach a final agreement on a new Celtic deal by next week, according to his agent. (Daily Record)