The transfer window will be opening on July 1, but the gossip is already well underway. Here are the latest rumours from the papers and beyond.

Transfer stories and gossip from today's Daily Mirror

The odds have tumbled on Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United after he denied signing new Real Madrid deal.

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas.

Chelsea have been warned that Manchester City and Real Madrid are the main contenders for Edinson Cavani's signature - by the Napoli striker's mum.

Chelsea have begun their summer recruitment drive by landing Bayer Leverkusen’s Andre Schurrle - as a £20million squad player.

Jose Mourinho has moved a step closer to landing Dutch wonderkid Marco van Ginkel after rivals Ajax admitted: 'We can't compete with Chelsea.'

Everton will offer to make Leighton Baines their best-paid player in an attempt to stop him being lured to Manchester United by David Moyes.

West Ham's joint-owner David Gold has confirmed the club want to sign a top-quality strike partner for No.1 target Andy Carroll.

Tottenham will run the rule over in-demand Brazilian starlet Bernard at the Confederations Cup this weekend.
Bernard: Spurs are tracking the Brazil youngster (
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Aston Villa have signed defender Jores Okore from FC Nordsjaelland and are set to sign highly-rated Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna.

Manuel Pellegrini's appointment as Manchester City boss is being held up by a £3.2million contract stand-off.

Paris Saint-Germain believe they will persuade Michael Laudrup to walk out on Swansea and become their new manager.

Steve McClaren is set to be confirmed as Wigan boss.

Transfer stories and gossip from other papers and websites

Manchester United are willing to smash the world transfer fee record - for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale. (The Sun)

Chelsea will not enter a bidding war for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani and are now considering a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Robert Lewandwski instead. (Daily Telegraph)

New Manchester United boss David Moyes is refusing to give up his chase of Cesc Fabregas, despite the player insisting he wants to stay at Barcelona. Moyes is also keen on PSV midfielder Kevin Strootman. (Daily Star)
Kevin Strootman: On David Moyes' radar (
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Former Everton and Real Madrid winger Royston Drenthe is on the verge of signing for Reading. (The Sun)

Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder Odil Ahmedov claims Arsenal want to sign him. "It is true I have interest from Arsenal - their scouts have watched me in every match this season," he said. (Daily Star)

Marseille have confirmed their interest in signing Arsenal striker Gervinho. (Daily Mail)

Swansea are trailing Espanyol defender Jordi Amat as they prepare for Ashley Williams' possible exit. (Daily Mail)

Sunderland have opened talks with Palermo in a bid to sign Uruguay striker Abel Hernandez. (Daily Star)

Stoke City have made a £3million move for PSV Eindhoven left-back Erik Pieters, who has refused a new contract at his club. (Daily Mail)

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino is plotting an £8m move for Valencia’s Argentine midfielder, Ever Banega, 24. (Daily Star)

Stephen Ireland has been told he can leave Aston Villa as boss Paul Lambert continues to try to reduce the wage bill. (Daily Telegraph)

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has told ten players they are up for sale - including Scott Parker and Jermain Defoe. (Metro)