Chelsea have finally resigned themselves to losing Arjen Robben to Real Madrid. (The Sun)

And Jose Mourinho will use the cash he gets for Robben to buy Seville's Daniel Alves. (Various)

Derby are lining up a £3m bid for Charlton's Jerome Thomas. (Various)

US teen sensation Freddy Adu has agreed a £1m deal with Portuguese side Benfica. (The Sun)

Spurs have opened negotiations with West Brom over highly-rated defender Curtis Davies. (Daily Mirror)

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has told Tottenham he is not interested in joining them. (Daily Express)

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has denied claims he needs to sell Obefemi Martins in order to fund a £6m swoop for Manchester United's Alan Smith. (Various)

Juventus are lining up a swoop for Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele. (The Independent)

Fulham have had a £3.9m bid for Watford striker Hameur Bouazza rejected as the Hornets are hoping for nearer £5m. (The Times)

West Brom have placed a £250,000 price tag on striker John Hartson. (The Sun)

Hull want to sign Sunderland midfielder Graham Kavanagh. (Various)

Bryan Robson has lodged a £1.5m bid for Wigan's Kevin Kilbane. (Daily Star)