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We take a look around the papers for the latest from Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Stoke City, Wigan Athletic, Tranmere Rovers, West Brom and Newcastle United.

Robbie Fowler's stint in Australia could be a short one as Tranmere boss John barnes wants to make a move for his former team-mate.

The Sun

Real Madrid director general Jorge Valdano says the 35m figure they have been quoted for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso means they are close to pulling out of any deal to sign him.

Independent

The Spanish club have spent about 170m this summer but the asking price for Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery is one step too far and could open the door for Chelsea to sign the French international.

Guardian

But Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Ribery and he will become a galactico next summer.

Independent

Wayne Bridge gave Manchester City reason to believe they could sign Chelsea captain John Terry when he signed for them from the Stamford Bridge club in January 2009. City are now preparing a third bid for Terry.

Independent

Terry is upset Chelsea have not been in contact with him since City's recent 30m bid for him and wants talks with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

The Sun

Arsenal's desire to sign combative midfielder Felipe Melo from Fiorentina could see them trade Emmanuel Eboue and Philippe Senderos as part of any deal. (Daily Express)

Everton have tabled a 13m bid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour after having an initial 9m offer rejected by the Belgium outfit.

Independent

Tottenham will fight it out with Sunderland to sign Republic of Ireland central defender Richard Dunne from Manchester City.

The Sun

Spurs also want Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross and are prepared to off 2m plus midfielder Didier Zokora into the deal.

The Sun

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Egyptian striker Amr Zaki to forget any thoughts about a return to the club on loan from Zamalek.

The Sun

Latics boss Roberto Martinez will try to sign striker Jason Scotland from former club Swansea.

Daily Star

West Brom have put a 4m-price tag on midfielder Jonathan Greening, who is courting the interest of Fulham.

Daily Express

Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez is set for a move to Roma but, while the Italian club want him on loan, the Magpies want to get back the 5.2m they paid for the Argentine.

Daily Mirror


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