All the latest football gossip from Sunday's papers.
Eddie Jordan is part of a consortium on the verge of taking over Manchester City and installing Gordon Strachan as manager. (News of the World)
Roman Abramovich is furious Chelsea have been beaten in the race to sign Nigerian youngster John Obi Mikel by Manchester United. (The Observer)
Arsene Wenger fears Ashley Cole will not sign a new deal and will quit Arsenal. (News of the World)
Stewart Downing is set to disappoint Arsenal and Man Utd by signing a new Middlesbrough deal. (News of the World)
Liverpool will fight to keep Steven Gerrard by offering their inspirational captain a new four-year deal worth about �20m. (Sunday Mirror)
Hernan Crespo slams Chelsea after being told to take a 50% pay cut to return to the Blues. (News of the World)
Chelsea will make a double swoop for Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o and Athletic Bilbao defender Asier Del Horno. (Sunday Mirror)
Wolves boss Glenn Hoddle is set to axe Paul Ince this summer in a major shake-up at Molineux. (News of the World)
Jose Mourinho will start his summer spending with a �3m swoop for Czech star Jan Polak. (News of the World)
Manchester United will in turn make a shock �5m move for current Chelsea number two keeper Carlo Cudicini. (Sunday People)
Newcastle captain Alan Shearer has been told by boss Graeme Souness that his days as an automatic starter are over at the Magpies. (Sunday People)
Champions Chelsea are finalising negotiations to take Lyon midfielder Michael Essien to Stamford Bridge for �14m. (Mail on Sunday, Sunday Express)
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