Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Friday's papers

By Mirror Football in Football Spy

Published 08:48 12/03/10

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From today's Daily Mirror:
Wenger tells Madrid: 'Leave me alone'  

Stoke plan summer swoop for ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star  

Derby want Liverpool star on loan

Blackpool set to beat QPR in race for Everton loan star  

Watford plot raid for Port Vale defensive star

'Wilshere's ready for Arsenal' says Coyle

Madrid's Champions League exit means Rafa can expect a call from Spain  

Jermain Defoe signs for the Mirror!  

From today's other papers:
Manchester United target Igor Akinfeev will be offered a new contract by CSKA Moscow in a bid to ensure they don't lose him for nothing. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp reckons Real Madrid 's pursuit of Wayne Rooney is hopeless. "I don't think there is enough money in the football world to prise Rooney away from Old Trafford," the Spurs boss says. (The Sun)

Portugal playmaker Danny hopes to prove Chelsea he is still worth a £25million move after recovering from a career-threatening knee injury. The 26-year-old was on the verge of a mega-move to Stamford Bridge before rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while training with Zenit St Petersburg 10 months ago. (Daily Mail)

Arsene Wenger has insisted he wants to keep defender William Gallas at Arsenal. The Gunners chief said: "I do not know if he has spoken to Roma . He is speaking to us and our desire is to keep him here. I think he wants to stay here.”

Manchester City will go head to head with rival's Manchester United for Nigeria U17 midfielder Ramon Azeez . Meanwhile, United are also monitoring Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firminio , 18, who plays for Second Division Figueirense. (Daily Mail)

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