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AC Milan have been told by LA Galaxy they will need to cough up £18m to sign former England skipper David Beckham. (News of the World)

Milan's vice-president Adriano Galliano said the club's first attempt to buy Beckham had been unsuccessful but was not giving up hope. (Sunday Telegraph)

The rejected bid is believed to be £6.7m - and LA Galaxy claim that if they decide to block a move, Beckham would understand. (Observer)

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will reignite his interest in Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry in the summer. (News of the World)

Inter Milan are almost certain to sign Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in the summer. (Sunday Express)

Newcastle will try to tempt Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson to join them by offering him a double-your-salary deal, worth £60,000 per week. (News of the World)

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing will be allowed to leave the club in the summer, with Tottenham, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Liverpool all interested. (News of the World)

Tottenham are leading the chase for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, who wants to leave following the arrival of Shay Given. (The Mail on Sunday)

Portsmouth midfielder Sean Davis will make a summer switch to Bolton on a free transfer when his contract ends in the summer. (News of the World)

West Ham forward David di Michele wants to make his loan move from Torino a permanent deal - he would cost the Hammers about £750,000. (News of the World)

Reading, Wolves and Birmingham are in a three-way tussle to sign Bolton central defender Danny Shittu. (News of the World)

Derby boss Nigel Clough will release Stephen Pearson, Andy Todd and Mile Sterjovski at the end of the season, but Giles Barnes' loan move from Fulham will be made a permanent deal. (News of the world)