Manchester City will have to pay Wolfsburg's asking price of £45m if they are to sign 24-year-old attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, according to the Belgium international's agent. (Guardian)


However, Wolfsburg managing director Klaus Allofs says that former Chelsea player De Bruyne has not asked for a transfer. (Daily Express)

Former Liverpool centre-back Jamie Carragher believes Everton defender and Chelsea target John Stones, 21, should stay at Goodison Park and develop under manager Roberto Martinez. (Daily Mail)

West Brom are set to break their transfer record by signing Venezuela striker Salomon Rondon, 25, from Zenit St Petersburg for about £15m. (Birmingham Mail)

The agent of Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze has hinted the 23-year-old could move to the Premier League during the transfer window, with Arsenal and Manchester United showing interest. (Tuttosport, in Italian)

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho does not believe it is possible to sign elite players from Barcelona, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid unless the club want to sell them or the players are frustrated. (Daily Telegraph)

Everton are preparing a loan move for 23-year-old Inter Milan midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, who was close to a £12m switch to Stoke City before the move fell through. (Daily Star)

England international winger Aaron Lennon, 28, appears to have no future at Tottenham after not being given a squad number. (Sun - subscription required)

West Ham, who could miss out on Atletico Madrid's 24-year-old striker Raul Jimenez to Benfica, will make a late move for 24-year-old Liverpool striker Fabio Borini. (Daily Mirror)

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says the club have received no bids for 26-year-old winger Yannick Bolasie, who will cost at least £25m. (Evening Standard)

Bournemouth are expected to make an improved bid for Glenn Murray, 31, after their £3m offer was rejected by Palace. (Guardian)

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