Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers

From today's Daily Mirror:
Tottenham and Fulham in fight for Rochdale youngster

Swansea launch loan move for Bolton defender

Derby send starlet back to Manchester City

Piquionne eyeing permanent Premier League move  

Aston Villa join chase to land Cardiff starlet

Mick McCarthy undecided over Chris Iwelumo future

McLeish pleads with Man City to loan him Hart again

Benitez insists Aquilani's Liverpool future is safe

Anderson set for six more months out after surgery  

Fergie rubbishes rumours he is behind Red Knights bid

Capello will not quit England early... due to his love of golf  

From today's other papers:
Chelsea
are on red alert after Franck Ribery admitting he would decide where his future lay in the next few weeks. Bayern Munich are desperate to keep him bu the Frenchman is set to snub a new contract offer, sparking a bidding war for his services. He said: "I'm not 100 per cent going to Real . Barcelona and Chelsea are also very interested. We will see. It will be decided in two to three weeks." (Daily Mail)

Wigan are considering a move for Egypt’s right back Ahmed Al Muhammadi after he impressed last week against England. Sunderland and Blackburn are also tracking the man dubbed the ‘Ronaldo of the Middle East’ because he can also play on the right wing. (Daily Mail)

Adam Matthews is the latest product to roll off the production line of talent at Cardiff, with Aston Villa now joining Tottenham, Manchester United and Arsenal among the 18-year-old's admirers. The £5million-rated full back is expected to leave the Bluebirds in the summer for the top flight. (Daily Mail)

Chelsea have sent a chilling message to Aston Villa and the other teams still left in the FA Cup bu declaring they 'own' the famous trophy. Assistant manager Ray Wilkins said yesterday: "There's a feeling among these players that they own this competition."

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