The Rumour Mill: Monday's transfer news and gossip

Published on Monday 29 June 2009 09:28

The one-stop shop for all today's news and gossip from the transfer market.

City make 'stratospheric' Eto'o bid

VARIOUS: Manchester City have made a staggering offer to Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o which would make the Cameroon international the highest-paid player in Britain.

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DAILY STAR: City manager Mark Hughes is also reportedly preparing a bid for Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez.

Nerlinger: Bayern can convince Ribery to stay

VARIOUS: Bayern Munich sporting director Christian Nerlinger believes the club can convince Franck Ribery to stay by matching his lofty ambition.

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Torres urges Benitez to sign Spain trio

VARIOUS: Fernando Torres has revealed he has recommended three of his compatriots to Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez.

The Spain striker believes the Reds need "small players with quality" to finally wrest the Premier League title from Manchester United and would like Benitez to sign David Silva, Juan Mata or David Villa from Valencia.

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Valencia comes to Manchester

DAILY MIRROR: Luis Antonio Valencia flew in last night to complete his dream 16million move to Manchester United – and end Sir Alex Ferguson's wait for a first signing of the summer.

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Fergie's hopes of landing Benzema fade

Sir Alex Ferguson will return to work from holiday today with his hopes of signing Lyon striker Karim Benzema in danger. Real Madrid are now clear favourites to sign the 21-year-old after tabling a 28m bid yesterday.

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Greek bid for Owen

DAILY STAR: Greek giants Olympiacos have launched a cheeky bid to sign Newcastle striker Michael Owen. The Greek league and cup winners are offering Owen, 29, a bumper wage packet to quit the Premier League and move to Athens.

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Liverpool beat Barca to teenage sensation

DAILY MIRROR: Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has beaten Barcelona to the signing of Spanish teenage sensation Jesus Fernandez, 16.

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