Lescott to hand in transfer request, United in for Silva

Everton defender Joleon Lescott is set to force through his move to Manchester City by handing in a transfer request.

Lescott has told Everton boss David Moyes that he wants to talk to City, but after successive bids were rejected by the Merseysiders, the England international now recognises the only way to seal a deal is to go public. according to the News of the World. The deal to take him to Eastlands would be worth in excess of £20m.

The Toffees could try and replace Lescott with Arsenal defender Philippe Senderos to Everton says the Mirror. The Swiss defender is currently on loan to AC Milan, but they have not taken the option to buy him. Arsene Wenger  has also made a cut-price £5m bid for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh the player he wants as a replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor...

But the Mail on Sunday says Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has rubbished reports he is set for a move to Arsenal. The player says he has no intention of leaving Rome...

The News of the World reports that Manchester United are preparing a move for Valencia's David Silva. It claims United will meet Valencia officials before Wednesday's friendly at Old Trafford, but will have to pay £25m to land the Spain midfielder. However, Silva's team-mate David Villa has told his suitors that he wants to remain at the Mestalla...

The Xavi Alonso saga could be nearing a conclusion according to the Sunday Telegraph. The Spanish side hope an offer of £28m, with a further £1m dependent on the player's success at the Bernabeu, will be enough to pursuade Rafa Benitez to sell...

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce is hoping to sign Manchester City striker Benjani to replace Roque Santa Cruz - the player he sold to City earlier in the summer...
 
Alan Shearer has confirmed that he will be back at the BBC next season and will not return to St James' Park to resume his role as manager of relegated Newcastle United... ·