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Chelsea are set to sell striker Didier Drogba at the end of the season to help fund a move for Manchester City's Robinho. (News of the World)

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes remains optimistic about landing Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz from Blackburn on the final day of the transfer window with an improved £20m bid. (Sunday Times)

Liverpool striker Robbie Keane is on the verge of a £15m return to White Hart Lane. (Mail on Sunday)

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta will snub Arsenal and Manchester City to sign a new four-year deal at Goodison Park. (News of the World)

Djibril Cisse will quit Sunderland at the end of the season after the departure of best mates Pascal Chimbonda and El-Hadji Diouf. (News of the World)

Wigan winger Antonio Valencia has snubbed a loan move to Real Madrid to stay at the JJB Stadium. (Sunday Express)

Wolves are closing in on a £2.3m deal for Hearts captain Christophe Berra. (Sunday Times)

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has made a £5m approach for Manchester City captain Richard Dunne. (NOTW)

Bolton are planning a club record £15m for Sporting Lisbon's Miguel Veloso, who is also attracting interest from Newcastle and Manchester City. Wanderers are also lining up a £3m bid for Portsmouth's Sean Davis. (Sunday Express)

West Ham have made inquiries about bringing 37-year-old former Sweden international Henrik Larsson, currently a free agent, to Upton Park. The club face competition from Bolton. (Independent on Sunday)

Hull boss Phil Brown is eyeing Spurs striker Darren Bent. (NOTW)

Newcastle want Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson as part of the deal to take goalkeeper Shay Given to Eastlands. (Sunday Express)

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is chasing £4.5m-rated Gary O'Neil of Middlesbrough. (Daily Star Sunday)