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THE GUARDIAN: A bitterly disappointed Lewis Hamilton conceded defeat in this year's Formula One world championship - and then criticised his McLaren team for "taking a step backwards" Also: Team Sky have changed their jerseys to a green model for this year's Tour de France but Bradley Wiggins will be wearing red, white and blue after adding the national road race championship yesterday to the time-trial title he won last September.

THE SUN: Carlos Tevez and Manchester City have been dragged inadvertently into a sensational match-fixing scandal. Also: Andy Murray will turn up the heat on Richard Gasquet again as Wimbledon sizzles today.

<="" b=""> Andy Murray claims Richard Gasquet will suffer another Wimbledon meltdown when the heat is on Centre Court today. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson has made a £15million offer for Barcelona youngster Thiago Alcantara.

DAILY STAR: Manchester City have been told to find a club record £36million to land top transfer target Hulk. Also: Lewis Hamilton has conceded the Formula One world title to Sebastian Vettel - with 11 races to go.

DAILY MAIL: Andy Murray has promised not to melt away in today's steaming temperatures at Wimbledon as he attempts to continue his remarkable record against Frenchmen. Also: Arsenal have made a club record £18million bid for Valencia midfielder Juan Mata as boss Arsene Wenger finally opened his chequebook.

DAILY EXPRESS: Tim Henman last night warned Wimbledon hopeful Andy Murray that he needs to rev up his misfiring serve if he is to triumph at the All England Club. Also: Turkey's Galatasaray will let winger Arda Turan go to Chelsea in exchange for £7million and striker Didier Drogba.

THE INDEPENDENT: Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel said his victory in the European Grand Prix yesterday was his best yet after he dominated the race from start to finish and increased his lead in the drivers' championship to an imposing 77 points. Also: After a strong finish to last season and the £20million recruitment of Jordan Henderson from Sunderland earlier this summer, Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is nearing further captures as he seeks to maintain the forward momentum he has brought to the club.

THE TIMES: Lewis Hamilton admitted last night that he has already given up hope of winning the Formula One world championship with more than half the season remaining. Also: Stewart Downing, the England winger, is prepared to submit a transfer request at Aston Villa to speed up his move to Liverpool.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: The temperature will be rising at Wimbledon today and Andy Murray has given every indication he can deal with the arrival of the sunshine and avoid getting burnt by the searing talent of Richard Gasquet. Also: Around 20,000 people have missed out on securing London 2012 Olympic tickets for the second time, prompting organisers to rethink future sales procedures.

 

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THE TIMES: Andy Murray had the rare luxury of an early call, a straight-sets victory and time to take the dogs for a walk yesterday as Wimbledon's "Manic Monday'' lived royally up to its name. Also: Arsenal have opened talks to sign Gary Cahill as they attempt to complete two signings before the start of pre-season next week...Wladimir Klitschko has written off David Haye as a ''wannabe'' and says that he is embarrassed about the Briton's behaviour, which he says casts a shadow over the sport.

THE SUN: Rafa Nadal fears he might be forced to quit Wimbledon after reaching the quarter-finals. Also: Barcelona want Cesc Fabregas to go on strike next week to force a cut-price move from Arsenal...David De Gea will officially become Manchester United's new number one when he completes his £18.3million move today.

THE INDEPENDENT: Andy Murray is through to the last eight for the fourth year in succession but insisted last night that he needs to keep improving if he is to end Britain's 75-year wait for a male Wimbledon champion. Also: Porto are unhappy with the way Andre Villas-Boas walked out to take over at Chelsea last week, and are insisting that the Stamford Bridge club must pay the full get-out clause for any players he wants to take with him...Heart of Midlothian's decision to retain the services of Craig Thomson, who was convicted of "lewd, libidinous and indecent behaviour'', has cost the club one of its sponsors.

DAILY MAIL: The longer Caroline Wozniacki's quest for a maiden Grand Slam title goes on the more it becomes a major concern - although she would have you believe it is just a matter of time. Also: Tottenham have made another attempt to prevent Gary Cahill from joining Arsenal by offering four players in a swap deal...Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips will be back in training today after he accepted that he needs help to stop his bad behaviour.

DAILY STAR: David De Gea was set to complete his move to Manchester United last night. Also: David Haye's camp yesterday called Wladimir Klitschko's trainer a cheat as their world title build-up turned ugly...Nani insists he will not quit Manchester United despite the £16million arrival of England star Ashley Young...Alastair Cook has vowed to silence the doubters on his first outing as England's full-time one-day skipper.

DAILY MIRROR: Arsenal are ready to throw in the towel and sell Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona. Also: Defiant Serena Williams vowed to shake off the ''devastation'' of her shock exit by restoring her family's battered pride...Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has agreed a staggering £13million fee for Ipswich wonder boy Connor Wickham in a bid to see off rivals Liverpool...Wladimir Klitschko's camp have been taunting David Haye, claiming many Brit fans want to see their man get knocked out.

THE GUARDIAN: Barcelona are poised to return with an improved £35million offer for Cesc Fabregas and believe that sum will be enough to secure the Arsenal captain and end one of the modern game's longest-running transfer sagas. Also: Alastair Cook has been quick to snap back after the former England captain, Michael Atherton, criticised his appointment as one-day captain, calling him "a plodder at the top of the order'' and ''a bit of a donkey'' in the field.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Sir Chris Hoy has set his sights on three more gold medals at the London Olympics. Also: Blackburn manager Steve Kean is pondering a renewed bid for Robbie Keane after having a £2million offer for the Republic of Ireland forward rejected by Tottenham...Jose Mourinho believes England's chronic failure at international level will continue until Premier League clubs start to take responsibility for nurturing young talent.

DAILY EXPRESS: The women's draw was blown wide open on a day of shocks yesterday when both the Williams sisters and number one seed Caroline Wozniacki were dumped out of Wimbledon. Also: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton head to McLaren's race headquarters tomorrow with the warning that they have no chance of winning next week's British Grand Prix without urgent car changes.

 

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THE TIMES: The serenity that is descending on Andy Murray at this year's Wimbledon is in stark contrast to the frenzy being stoked across the nation in anticipation of the 24-year-old extending his run to the semi-finals for a third year in succession. Also: Sunderland held talks with Connor Wickham's representatives in London last night after stealing a march on Liverpool in the pursuit of the Ipswich Town teenager.

THE INDEPENDENT: Rory McIlroy was here yesterday to wish Andy Murray the best of luck but Britain's best tennis player for three-quarters of a century believes that if he is to win Wimbledon it will be through hard work rather than good fortune. Also: Chelsea remain in the hunt to sign the Brazilian teenage sensation Neymar, amid claims from Sao Paulo yesterday that five European clubs have met his contract's 45million euro buy-out clause.

THE GUARDIAN: If Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon final on Sunday, David Haye will fly back from Hamburg in a private jet to be courtside, hopefully the new owner of Wladimir Klitschko's three world heavyweight title belts, as well as his own WBA championship. Also: Wimbledon executives are to hold talks about the construction of a roof over Court One, the second largest at the All England Club.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Rafael Nadal last night gave Andy Murray the news he must have been dreading when he insisted he is fit to continue the defence of his Wimbledon title. Also: Captains rely on their bowlers to make them look good and so it proved last night when Alistair Cook notched up his first win of the three-captain era following James Anderson's routing of Sri Lanka.

DAILY MAIL: Andy Murray says David Haye has inspired him to put on a heavyweight Centre Court display against Spanish pin-up Feliciano 'Deliciano' Lopez in today's Wimbledon quarter-final. Also: Alistair Cook shrugged off the 'donkey' taunts of Michael Atherton to lead England to a dazzling victory over Sri Lanka in his first match as one-day captain last night.

DAILY EXPRESS: Andy Murray does not care what his mum thinks - as far as he is concerned Feliciano Lopez is public enemy No1. Also: Barcelona are set to make a new £34million bid that could finally land Cesc Fabregas.

THE SUN: Andy Murray has been told to hammer home a Wimbledon KO today - by David Haye. Also: Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood and his board should be sacked - insists former club director Lady Bracewell-Smith.

DAILY MIRROR: Andy Murray is ready to rumble on Centre Court and knock out Feliciano Lopez today. Also: Arsenal fear they will lose £20million Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas this week.

DAILY STAR: Chelsea and Manchester City are in a battle to sign Brazilian star Neymar after both had £40m bids accepted for him. Also: Andy Murray is planning to transform himself into a tennis mean machine as he steps up his bid for Wimbledon glory.

 

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THE SUN: Andy Murray destroyed mum Judy's Spanish crush - and then vowed to do the same to Rafa Nadal. Also...Birmingham City were plunged into crisis after owner Carson Yeung was arrested over alleged money laundering.

DAILY MAIL: Andy Murray took a giant stride towards a first Wimbledon title yesterday as he claimed his place in the semi-finals and saw six-time champion Roger Federer crash out. Also...David Haye has provoked further outrage by posting a link on Twitter to a spoof Nazi film featuring Adolf Hitler and littered with obscenities.

DAILY STAR: Andre Villas-Boas last night told Roman Abramovich: I'm in charge. Also...Andy Murray last night vowed to end Britain's 73-year wait for a Wimbledon men's finalist by toppling Rafael Nadal tomorrow.

DAILY MIRROR: Andy Murray insists he can beat Rafael Nadal after cruising into the semi-finals for another showdown with the defending champion. Also...Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas last night said he was in optimistic mood as a switch to Barcelona moved closer.

DAILY EXPRESS: Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon yesterday as Andy Murray's bid to become the first British man to win for 75 years moved another step closer. Also...Sunderland staked the biggest gamble on a Premier League rookie since Arsenal's £9.1million splash on Theo Walcott after landing Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.

THE TIMES: The consuming desire to win his 11th grand-slam tournament title will push Rafael Nadal to the limits of his physical capacity on Centre Court at Wimbledon tomorrow as he stands again in the path of Andy Murray's most cherished ambition. Also...Nigel Sears, the prospective father-in-law of Andy Murray and one of the most respected coaches in British tennis, has chosen to leave the LTA, having accepted the opportunity to take over as coach to Ana Ivanovic, the former world number one.

THE INDEPENDENT: Andy Murray took care of business here yesterday with an emphatic straight-sets victory over Feliciano Lopez as one major obstacle to his ambition of winning Wimbledon was removed from his path. Also...David Haye continued his tasteless campaign to wind up opponent Wladimir Klitschko by tweeting a link to a film featuring Adolf Hitler that has mock subtitles added to it referring to preparations for their fight on Saturday.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Remarkable, what a few painkilling injections can do. Also...At the moment of the greatest victory of his career, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sank to his knees, overcome by the magnitude of his achievement.

THE GUARDIAN: Andy Murray said losing to Rafael Nadal last year may prove to be an invaluable experience for when he faces the number one seed in the Wimbledon semi-final tomorrow. Also...Roger Federer went out of Wimbledon yesterday at the quarter-final stage, the only one of the big four to fail to make it through to tomorrow's semi-finals.

 

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THE SUN: Manchester City are ready to go to war with neighbours United over Arsenal ace Samir Nasri. Also: Andy Murray will get a £2.6million jackpot if he wins Wimbledon...Carson Yeung could stay in control of Birmingham City even if he is behind bars...Arsene Wenger began his Arsenal rebuilding job by beating Spurs to Gervinho.

DAILY MIRROR: Roberto Mancini will offer £15million to prise Samir Nasri away from Arsenal. Also: Rafa Nadal's uncle Toni, who is also his coach, has angrily denied the world No.1 is a cheat...Lennox Lewis last night warned David Haye he must knock out Wladimir Klitschko in their world heavyweight title showdown tomorrow night or risk being cheated of victory.

DAILY STAR: Andy Murray has been urged to force slow-coach Rafael Nadal to put his foot on the gas in their semi-final showdown today. Also: Lennox Lewis has told David Haye he must knock out Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday - to avoid a controversial defeat...Sir Alex Ferguson has ordered Manchester United to land Samir Nasri in a £22m deal before the club's summer tour of America.

DAILY MAIL: Andy Murray is fit and ready to become the first Briton to reach a Wimbledon men's final since 1938. Also: Rafa Nadal's camp have assured Andy Murray their man will not resort to gamesmanship in today's Wimbledon semi-final.

DAILY EXPRESS: Andy Murray has had the Wimbledon dream of holding high a Grand Slam trophy - but today knows he has to play the best match of his life to make it reality on Sunday. Also: Maria Sharapova swept into the Wimbledon women's final for the first time in seven years yesterday - then revealed how close she came to quitting tennis...David Gill claims the Football Association singled out Manchester United for "harsh" punishments last season that would not have been imposed on their Premier League rivals...David Haye has received a warning that he will face a judging conspiracy against Wladimir Klitschko tomorrow.

THE GUARDIAN: As the locker room at Wimbledon empties to the attritional rhythm of a riveting tournament, Andy Murray looks around him and sees not friends now but adversaries - or, rather, one in particular, Rafa Nadal, the man he must beat today if he is to take a stab at history in Sunday's final. Also: The Football League will not consider taking any action against Carson Yeung or Birmingham City until the criminal proceedings involving the club's president and controlling shareholder have come to an end.

THE TIMES: It's not a match he hopes he can win: it's a match he thinks he can win. And that can make all the difference as Andy Murray prepares to take on Rafael Nadal today in the semi-finals of Wimbledon. Also: Asked what her weapon will be in tomorrow's final, Petra Kvitova was quick to retort it would be that she is left-handed.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: John McEnroe has urged Andy Murray to unsettle Rafael Nadal on Centre Court on Friday by ensuring that the defending champion does not play at a slow pace and take his time between points, and also by "getting under Nadal's skin in some way". Also: When the last of Sabine Lisicki's errant forehands flew long, Maria Sharapova merely clenched her fist in quiet satisfaction. It was the most muted the 'queen of scream' had been all afternoon.

THE INDEPENDENT: Rafael Nadal is not the sort to let personal friendships get in the way of professional ambitions but the world No 1 said here yesterday there is no other player he would like to win Wimbledon more than Andy Murray, his opponent in this afternoon's semi-finals. Also: Andy Murray will not be the only player going into today's semi-finals knowing that he has already fallen twice at the penultimate hurdle of the world's most famous tournament

 

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THE SUN: Andy Murray's Wimbledon dream was shattered again by Rafa Nadal last night. Also: David Haye has vowed to dump Wladimir Klitschko in six rounds here tonight.

DAILY MIRROR: David Haye promised an early knockout in tonight's showdown with Wladimir Klitschko. Also: Andy Murray suffered more semi-final misery at the hands of the unstoppable Rafael Nadal as his Wimbledon dream ended.

DAILY MAIL: Andy Murray left his Centre Court fans full of frustration and despair last night as he surrendered his best chance yet of reaching a Wimbledon final. Also: Liam Broady. Remember the name. The chair umpire may have mispronounced it during his victory in the boys' semi-final yesterday, but the 17-year-old from Stockport is now just one match away from becoming Britain's first Wimbledon boys' champion since 1962.

DAILY STAR: Andy Murray last night admitted he got it wrong as he crashed to an agonising Wimbledon semi-final defeat. Also: David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko had to be pulled apart yesterday as their bitter rivalry reached breaking point.

DAILY EXPRESS: Andy Murray last night admitted "I got it wrong" as his dream of a Wimbledon final was once again ruthlessly crushed by Rafael Nadal. Also: David Haye has not sparred for three weeks ahead of his world heavyweight title fight with Wladimir Klitschko, but is confident of a quick win.

THE TIMES: The great unwanted Wimbledon tradition continues. Andy Murray's desire - and the nation's yearning - to see a British man reach a final here was denied yet again with Rafael Nadal winning 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 in 2hr 47min. Also: Not many 17-year-olds have a realistic dream of following in the footsteps of Fred Perry and Stanley Matthews, so step forward with pride, Liam Broady.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Lawn tennis has changed in so many ways since those gentle days when someone known as Bunny reached a Wimbledon final. But one aspect that remains the same is that players have to take their chances, and this will be remembered as the occasion when Andy Murray fired long with what should have been a simple forehand and so blasted a seven-game hole in this semi-final against Rafael Nadal. Also: Novak Djokovic threw himself on to his back in blind ecstasy, before kneeling to kiss the Centre Court turf, his mind a blur of emotions and full of memories about a little kid battering a tennis ball around in a Belgrade war zone all those years ago.

THE GUARDIAN: For more than an hour on Centre Court yesterday, Andy Murray was better than Rafa Nadal - sufficiently so to encourage growing hopes that he deserved at least a chance to reach for the ultimate prize there tomorrow. Also: The Centre Court crowd was left in little doubt what this semi-final victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga meant to Novak Djokovic.

THE INDEPENDENT: The wait goes on. Andy Murray lit a flame of hope inside British hearts of a first home champion for 75 years here yesterday only to have it blown away by a Spanish whirlwind. Also: A brave captain is sometimes a foolhardy one. Maybe he is a bit of both. Alastair Cook, second game in as England captain, asked one of the most potent batting sides around to do what they do best yesterday. "We like chasing," he said at the toss.

 

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THE SUNDAY TIMES: David Haye's world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko ended in disaster for the Bermondsey man at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg last night when he was easily outpointed by his opponent. Also: The gift of timing is unsurpassed as a tennis attribute; be it the nerveless way Petra Kvitova dispatched a stunning ace directly down the middle of Wimbledon's Centre Court to win what will surely be the first of many Grand Slam titles, or the precise moment this young Czech has chosen to claim prominence in a sport desperate for a new champion.

THE OBSERVER: In front of a father who wept unashamedly on Centre Court, Petra Kvitova shocked Maria Sharapova with the power and variety of her tennis to become the first left-handed women's champion at Wimbledon since her compatriot Martina Navratilova 21 years ago. Also: Britain's last hope of a singles title at Wimbledon this year fizzled out yesterday as Liam Broady, the seemingly unstoppable teenager from Stockport, lost the juniors final to Australian Luke Saville, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was prepared to break a club record to take Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United. Also: This was the moment when Petra Kvitova stunned Maria Sharapova to win the first grand slam title of her career at Wimbledon and start what promises to be a stellar career.

NEWS OF THE WORLD: Chelsea have hired Fernando Torres' personal trainer in a bid to kick-start the £50million striker's stuttering career. Also: Petra Kvitova had everyone in tears after her stunning Wimbledon singles triumph over Maria Sharapova.

THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Martina Navratilova and Jana Novotna, the last players from the Czech Republic to win the women's singles title here, looked on approvingly from the Royal Box. Also: The former England cricket coach Duncan Fletcher will earn substantially more than just the satisfaction of getting one over on his old employers if he secures a historic victory for India this summer.

THE PEOPLE: Spurs will let Luka Modric go for £45million - and watch Gareth Bale follow him through the White Hart Lane exit door. Also: David Luiz is bracing himself for the AVB era at Chelsea and predicts a more thrilling ride than than the glory days of Jose Mourinho.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Everton will spark a transfer war zone by making England Under-21s midfielder Jack Rodwell available for £20million. Also: Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is set to make a club-record £20m bit for Barca whizz-kid Bojan.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Gael Clichy is expected to compete an £8million move from Arsenal to Manchester City tomorrow - and spark a week of frantic transfer activity for Gunners manager Arsene Wenger. Also: Petra Kvitova flashes a winning smile as she shows off the Wimbledon women's singles trophy yesterday ... but losing finalist Maria Sharapova couldn't bear to look.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Cristiano Ronaldo will reject all bidders to stay with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. Also: The greatest day of Liam Broady's sporting life ended in double disappointment.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: He may have dashed British hopes with his crushing win over Andy Murray, but Rafael Nadal insists he should be considered the underdog when he meets Novak Djokovic in today's Wimbledon men's final.

 

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THE SUN: Luka Modric's relationship with Spurs was in meltdown last night. Also: Kenny Dalglish yesterday made sure he steered through Charlie Adam's move to Liverpool - by chauffeuring the Scottish star to his medical...Manchester United last night confirmed: We want Wesley Sneijder.

DAILY STAR: Samir Nasri will hold showdown talks with Arsene Wenger today and beg the Arsenal boss to let him join Manchester United. Also: Roberto Mancini has been told it will cost him £45m to lure Barcelona superstar David Villa to Eastlands.

DAILY MIRROR: Charlie Adam will complete his £7million move to Liverpool today, with manger Kenny Dalglish promising more signings. Also: Wladimir Klitschko has gone to the silent movies to mock David Haye...Chelsea target Radamel Falcao claims he "dreams" of playing for the Blues...Alex Ferguson's right-hand man last night demanded: Get me Wesley Sneijder.

DAILY MAIL: Arsene Wenger will launch a £27million move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema in an attempt to offset the likely loss of Arsenal stars Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. Also: Wladimir Klitschko has piled more humiliation on beaten British fighter David Haye.

DAILY EXPRESS: Luka Modric was last night told by Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy: "You're going nowhere". Also: Alastair Cook hailed the perfect one-day display from England at Trent Bridge last night as he led his side to a 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka that levelled the series...Rory McIlroy believes he will thrive in the spotlight of being the main event at next week's Open Championship - despite carrying out his own two-day reconnaissance mission to Royal St George's in secret.

THE TIMES: Samir Nasri is expected to tell Arsene Wenger today that he wants to leave Arsenal, after Manchester United submitted a formal bid of £20 million. Also: Liverpool have added significant momentum to their summer transfer activity by agreeing a fee in the region of £7 million with Blackpool for Charlie Adam and reviving a deal to sign Alexander Doni, the Roma goalkeeper.

THE INDEPENDENT: Barcelona have said they are prepared to wait until transfer deadline day if necessary to complete the signing of Cesc Fabregas, indicating that there would be no improved offer before the player goes on Arsenal's pre-season tour of Asia. Also: Daniel Levy, the Tottenham Hotspur chairman, told Croatian midfielder Luka Modric last night that he is not prepared to consider selling him at any price.

THE GUARDIAN: Tottenham Hotspur have told Luka Modric that he will not be allowed to leave this summer for Chelsea or any other club. Also: The surface at the Greenwich Park arena that will host the Olympics next summer has been criticised as "dead" and "nowhere near good enough" by leading British riders after a three-day test event.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Mark Cavendish put his detractors firmly in their place with a victory on the fifth stage to Cap Frehel that came from deep within, a rage on two wheels that propelled him to the win that has silenced critics and confirmed his status as one of the most compelling acts in sport. Also: Samir Nasri returns to Arsenal today ready to tell Arsene Wenger that he wants to move to Manchester United after being made aware of a £20 million bid lodged by the Premier League champions two weeks ago.

 

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DAILY TELEGRAPH: Craig Bellamy has lifted the lid on his rift with Roberto Mancini and insisted he will refuse to take a pay cut to leave Manchester City, despite claiming his broken relationship with the Italian extends to the pair not speaking for almost 18 months. Also: Michael Schumacher insisted yesterday that he will honour his three-year commitment to Mercedes, but admitted that he still clings to the hope that he might derail Sebastian Vettel's one-man assault on his records.

THE GUARDIAN: Manchester City are close to announcing a record sponsorship deal to allow Etihad Airways, the airline owned by the Abu Dhabi government, to take naming rights for the stadium in an agreement that will be a significant boost to the club's attempts to fall in line with UEFA's financial fair-play rules. Also: Samir Nasri has returned to training with Arsenal with the French midfielder currently content to play out the final year of his contract if the club do not receive a sizeable enough offer to tempt Arsene Wenger into selling him.

THE TIMES: Liverpool are becoming resigned to leaving Anfield and are facing a race against time to attract a naming-rights partner to part-fund the construction of a new stadium in Stanley Park. Also: Martin Jol was close last night to making his first signing as Fulham manager when the club agreed a £2.2million deal to sign John Arne Riise.

THE INDEPENDENT: Arsenal were facing up to the fact they may have no option but to sell Samir Nasri last night after the player's meeting with manager Arsene Wenger made it clear how desperate he is to leave, following Manchester United's £20million offer. Also: The British Racing Drivers' Club, owner of Silverstone circuit, admit they have "given up going to the Government, cap in hand," seeking funding to keep the venue at the forefront of international motor racing.

DAILY MAIL: Manchester City will reinforce their standing as English football's wealthiest club today by confirming an estimated £120million deal to rename their Eastlands ground the Etihad Stadium. Also: Owen Hargreaves has been offered the chance to resurrect his career at Leicester - if he can prove his fitness.

DAILY EXPRESS: Manchester City will today announce lift-off for a world-record naming-rights deal with Etihad Airways for their Eastlands stadium. Also: Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has accused the club's hierarchy of not being "man enough" to tell him he is not wanted.

THE SUN: Emmanuel Adebayor has consulted lawyers about bringing a case for constructive dismissal against Manchester City. Also: Aston Villa hope to finally seal a £4million deal for Manchester City keeper Shay Given by the end of the weekend.

DAILY MIRROR: Liverpool are ready to quit Anfield for a new stadium. Also: Jenson Button is the shock new target for Red Bull.

DAILY STAR: Sir Alex Ferguson believes his £20million bid for Samir Nasri will see him win the race to sign the Arsenal star. Also: Southampton have laughed off Arsenal's bid to sign Alex Chamberlain for just £6million.

 

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THE TIMES: Manchester City are expected to make an approach for Sergio Aguero next week after agreeing an historic £400million sponsorship deal with Etihad yesterday. ALSO: Bradley Wiggins's hopes of glory in Paris ended on a grass verge yesterday, after he crashed out of the Tour de France with a broken collarbone.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Its stunning coastline, enviable climate, chic bars and restaurants and generous tax breaks have attracted countless Formula One drivers from David Coulthard to Jenson Button. Now it has emerged that McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is planning a move from Switzerland to Monaco. ALSO: There was calamity on the road to Chateauroux for Team Sky as team leader and figurehead Bradley Wiggins was forced to abandon his pursuit of Tour glory by a fractured collarbone after he crashed 24 miles from the finish of stage seven.

THE INDEPENDENT: Manchester City have sealed one of world's most ambitious sports sponsorship deals, which is structured in a way which gives them a substantial chance of complying with Uefa's new financial fair play (FFP) rules and avoiding future expulsion from European competition.

THE GUARDIAN: Manchester City will bank up to £400million under their new sponsorship arrangement with Etihad Airways, making it the largest deal of its kind in sport and reinforcing City's position as a football club with unprecedented financial power. ALSO: One phrase cropped up time and again yesterday evening as the news of Bradley Wiggins's withdrawal from the Tour de France was digested here: "In the form of his life''.

DAILY EXPRESS: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have been handicapped for tomorrow's British Grand Prix as a row over a bizarre rule change erupted on the eve of the race. ALSO: Bradley Wiggins' bid for Tour de France glory ended in disaster yesterday when he broke a collarbone in a 50kmph crash.

DAILY MAIL: Arsenal have rejected Barcelona's latest £31million bid for Cesc Fabregas - but told the Spanish giants they can have him for £35m. ALSO: Lewis Hamilton has launched an impassioned defence of his driving style ahead of tomorrow's British Grand Prix, insisting he will never bow to calls to calm his no-holds-barred approach to racing.

DAILY MIRROR: Michael Essien suffered a season-wrecking injury yesterday, forcing new Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas into raiding his old club for Joao Moutinho. ALSO: Lewis Hamilton vowed yesterday to take his controversial driving style to the grave.

THE SUN: Arsene Wegner ha promised he will fight to keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri at Arsenal. ALSO: Lewis Hamilton insists he will not curb his racing style, saying: I'll drive like this until I die.

DAILY STAR: Moneybags Manchester City have hit the jackpot again after unveiling a world-record sponsorship deal worth up to £400m. ALSO: Lewis Hamilton is aiming to put on a British Grand Prix supershow today to make up for yesterday's wash-out.

 

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NEWS OF THE WORLD: Furious Lewis Hamilton blasted his McLaren team after another cock-up left his hopes of British Grand Prix glory in tatters. ALSO: On an historic day for British sport England's women did their bit - by crashing out of the World Cup on penalties.

SUNDAY TIMES: Lewis Hamilton launched a stinging attack on his McLaren team after qualifying a lowly 10th for his home grand prix at Silverstone. ALSO: Samir Nasri has agreed to join Manchester City in a move that will more than double the French international's weekly wage to £185,000.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: Lewis Hamilton said he feared he had ''run out of miracles'' after a disastrous qualifying session left his starting in 10th position for this afternoon's British Grand Prix at Silverstone. ALSO: Paul Scholes believes the self-serving attitude of England players has been the cause of the national team's underachievement in the past decade.

INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY: Claire Rafferty and Faye White last night became the latest names to endure England's familiar World Cup penalty agony. ALSO: The stiff upper lip is a peculiarly British thing, and McLaren are a very British team, but the notion of taking defeat with equanimity was wearing decidedly thin here yesterday.

OBSERVER: McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh admitted yesterday his team were not in a position to challenge for the Formula One world championship after a poor qualifying session for the British Grand Prix left Lewis Hamilton a lowly 10th on the grid and his British team-mate Jenson Button a disappointing fifth at Silverstone. ALSO: It took the best part of five matches to separate England and Sri Lanka. At the end of it there were just 10 balls and 16 runs between them.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Roman Abramovich has signalled he is ready to bankroll a sensational £80million swoop for Luka Modric AND Carlos Tevez. ALSO: Lewis Hamilton admitted he may have ''run out of miracles'' after being left down in 10th place for today's British Grand Prix by another bad day for McLaren.

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Manchester United will tell Inter Milan's Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder to drop his £250,000-a-week pay demands if he wants to become their latest signing. ALSO: Lewis Hamilton's season of discontent plunged to new depths yesterday, leaving the 26-year-old former world champion to warn: 'We have run out of miracles.'

SUNDAY MIRROR: Manchester City hit back last night after being accused of insulting behaviour by Bayern Munich. ALSO: Inter Milan's board will meet on Tuesday to sanction the sale of Wesley Sneijder to Manchester United.

PEOPLE: Carlos Tevez is running out of options in his bid to leave Manchester City. ALSO: Cesc Fabregas is inching closer to a dream return to Barcelona but Arsene Wenger has cut up rough over rebel Samir Nasri.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Arsenal are trying to hijack two Liverpool deals for Stewart Downing and Jose Enrique. ALSO: Paul Scholes last night blasted 'selfish' England stars who treat the national team as a stepping stone to joining a bigger club and said that was why he quit international football.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Luka Modric last night declared war on Tottenham. Also: Jenson Button's British GP glory bid was left in tatters by the lollipop man.

DAILY MIRROR: Furious Tottenham last night dismissed Luka Modric's claims that the club had conned him. Also: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton suffered British Grand Prix misery after a double McLaren cock-up.

DAILY STAR: Luka Modric's Spurs future was plunged into fresh doubt last night after his blistering attack on chairman Daniel Levy. Also: Lewis Hamilton labelled the end of his British Grand Prix as 'crazy' after a dramatic last-lap showdown with Ferrari's Felipe Massa.

DAILY MAIL: Jenson Button did his nut after a bungled pit stop by his McLaren team saw the wheels come off his chance of a British Grand Prix podium finish at the 12th attempt. Also: Luka Modric is to demand a transfer after an explosive attack on Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

DAILY EXPRESS: Jenson Button's 12th British Grand Prix ended, like all the others, in despair as the wheels fell off his Silverstone challenge. Also: Luka Modric delivered a devastating attack on Daniel Levy last night, accusing the Tottenham chairman of threatening to freeze him out unless he accepts he will not be leaving the club.

THE TIMES: Jenson Button shared the heartache of a record 122,000 Silverstone crowd last night as the home challenge for victory in the British Grand Prix evaporated. Also: Nine weeks before England play Argentina in their opening World Cup fixture, the RFU was thrown into further disarray yesterday by the resignation of Martyn Thomas as chairman.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: McLaren's misery continues. A British Grand Prix weekend full of rancour and recrimination, which saw Lewis Hamilton lash out at the team over their qualifying tactics before complaining loudly that they were flogging him to death with relentless PR demands, ended in yet more frustration when his thrilling run from 10th on the grid to a possible podium place was curtailed because the team had not given him enough fuel to complete the race. Also: Luka Modric has launched an extraordinary attack on Daniel Levy, accusing the Tottenham chairman of threatening him with reserve team football and giving a "twisted'' public account of their showdown meeting.

THE GUARDIAN: The "whistleblower'' who alleged Qatar paid huge bribes to three African FIFA executive committee members during the gulf nation's campaign to host the 2022 World Cup has retracted the story, saying she "fabricated'' it all. Also: Martin Whitmarsh, the McLaren team principal, was forced to defend his position last night after two more blunders robbed Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button of the chance to get on the podium at the British Grand Prix, which was won by Fernando Alonso.

THE INDEPENDENT: Martyn Thomas resigned as Rugby Football Union chairman yesterday as the sport's governing body teetered ever closer to the edge of the abyss. Also: Fernando Alonso put Ferrari back in the winners' circle for the first time since South Korea last year, after the Spaniard took maximum advantage of a problem which delayed early leader Sebastian Vettel during their second pit stops on the 27th lap of the British Grand Prix yesterday.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Wesley Sneijder is set to sign for Manchester United this week in a club record £35million deal. Also: Arsene Wenger insists Samir Nasri will not be sold at any price... Chelsea have upped their bid for Luka Modric to £27million.

DAILY MIRROR: Manchester City were last night deciding whether to accept a staggering £37million bid for Carlos Tevez from his old club Corinthians. Also: Arsene Wenger last night admitted Arsenal "can no longer be called a big club'' if they sell Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri... West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is under consideration for a dramatic return to Chelsea, it emerged last night.

DAILY MAIL: Manchester City have received a remarkable £37million offer for Carlos Tevez from his former club Corinthians. Also: Chelsea yesterday tabled an improved £27million offer for Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric... Sulky striker Emmanuel Adebayor is heading for a fine of about £300,000 after apparently carrying out his threat to boycott training with Manchester City's fringe players yesterday.

DAILY STAR: Nigel de Jong claims Manchester City have taken over from Chelsea as the Premier League's most hated team. Also: Chelsea last night cranked up the pressure in their bid to land Luka Modric by tabling a fresh £27m offer... Arsene Wenger yesterday revealed he believes Cesc Fabregas will stay at Arsenal.

DAILY EXPRESS: Arsene Wenger is prepared to put his Arsenal future on the line by taking a £27million gamble to stop Samir Nasri leaving this summer. Also: Manchester United face a difficult task to lure Wesley Sneijder to Old Trafford after the player yesterday said he is happy to stay at Inter Milan... Nigel de Jong claims Manchester City have taken over Chelsea's mantle as the Premier League's most hated team.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Carlos Tevez has been offered the chance of an emotional return to Corinthians after the Brazilian club tabled a 40million euros (£35.2million) offer for the Manchester City striker. Also: Chelsea last night submitted an improved bid of £27million for Luka Modric as they tried to force through the signing of the unhappy Tottenham Hotspur midfielder... Chelsea last night confirmed that Michael Essien's knee injury would sideline the midfielder for six months.

THE TIMES: Arsenal will risk losing Samir Nasri for nothing next summer rather than let him join a rival now. Also: Chelsea launched a fresh attempt to sign Luka Modric last night, hoping to take advantage of the midfield player's desire to leave Tottenham Hotspur... Michael Essien is unlikely to play for Chelsea until next year after undergoing surgery yesterday on his third career-threatening knee injury in the past three years.

THE INDEPENDENT: Emmanuel Adebayor has effectively gone on strike at Manchester City by failing to show up for training having been left out of the club's pre-season tour. Also: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes he can convince Samir Nasri to turn down more lucrative offers from both Manchester clubs and stay in north London for at least one more season... Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament that is likely to rule him out of action for at least six months.

THE GUARDIAN: The head of Qatar's winning bid to host the 2022 World Cup has hit back furiously at the allegations of corruption levelled against his bid, saying there is "not a shred of evidence'' to support them. Also: Jeff Blackett, the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary officer is considering his position after being threatened with legal action by the chairman, Martyn Thomas, as he delivered a damning report into Thomas's conduct in sacking John Steele as chief executive... Arsene Wenger has categorically ruled out the prospect of Samir Nasri leaving this summer, going so far as to suggest that Arsenal could not be considered a "big club'' if they lost both the France midfielder and Cesc Fabregas.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Emmanuel Adebayor has agreed to return to Manchester City training on Monday - even though he remains devastated by the club's treatment. Also: Manchester United were close to sealing the £35million transfer of Wesley Sneijder. Spurs are spiralling towards another crisis - with Michael Dawson the second big-name star consider his future. Rory McIlroy was bunkered yesterday by an R&A blunder yesterday after he was left stranded at a Kent airport.

DAILY MAIL: Carlos Tevez suffered further frustration over his Manchester City future last night after a £37million bid from Corinthians was rejected by the club's board. Also: Arsene Wenger has demanded that UEFA investigate Manchester City's record-breaking stadium deal. Also: Rory McIlroy will test the loyalty of his new army of admirers today when he plays his only practice round before The Open at the crack of dawn.

DAILY MIRROR: Jose Mourinho is poised to hijack Corinthians' bid for Carlos Tevez. Also: Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola says he is "optimistic" about landing Cesc Fabregas. Rory McIlroy was left waiting around at the airport after Open organisers failed to send a car for the US Open champion.

DAILY EXPRESS: Rory McIlroy jetted into Kent yesterday confidently declaring he will feed off the frenzy which will surround him at The Open when the event starts tomorrow. Also: Arsene Wenger hit out at Manchester City over their record-breaking £400million sponsorship deal as Barcelona heaped more pressure on him with an improved bid for Cesc Fabregas.

DAILY STAR: Manchester City insist they have not received a single bid for captain Carlos Tevez. Also: Arsene Wenger has blasted Manchester City over their record-breaking £400m sponsorship deal. Superstar Rory McIlroy was the forgotten man of The Open yesterday.

THE GUARDIAN: Carlos Tevez's hope of returning to South America with Corinthians is on hold after Manchester City rejected the Brazilian club's 40million euros (£35m) offer for their influential captain. Also: On Monday evening Rory McIlroy ventured to the Royal County Down 30 miles south of Belfast to play nine hole with his father, Gerry.

THE INDEPENDENT: Rory McIlroy's bid to defy history here at this week's Open Championship hardly got off to the most encouraging start yesterday. Also: Manchester City were last night heading towards a rejection of Corinthians' improbable 40million euros (£35.3million) bid for Carlos Tevez, with comments from a director of the Brazilian club heightening anxieties that they will simply not be able to pay for the striker.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: Life in the fast lane did not begin quite as Rory McIlroy expected. Also: Arsene Wenger has warned UEFA president Michel Platini that he credibility and future of 'financial fair play' is at stake following Manchester City's new £400million sponsorship deal.

THE TIMES: Rory McIlroy arrived at Royal St George's yesterday and brought with him the kind of buzz once reserved for Tiger Woods as he declared himself ready to cope with the added pressure on him at this week's Open Championship. Also: Arsene Wenger believes that UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules will be in tatters if Manchester City's £400million commercial deal with Etihad Airways is allowed to stand.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE TIMES: Manchester United believe that they can reach an agreement with Wesley Sneijder over personal terms as they press ahead with ambitious plans to sign the Inter Milan playmaker. Also: At 6.30am today, Jerry Kelly will be announced on to the first tee of Royal St George's.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: The weather forecast for the Open Championship reads like the shipping news: "Winds 20mph gusts to 30mph at first, moderating." The last time an easterly ripped off the dunes at an Open Championship, Rory McIlroy went round in 80 and had to be treated for shock in the Jigger Inn by the 18th tee at St Andrews. Also: Luka Modric last night submitted a formal transfer request to try to force through his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Chelsea.

THE GUARDIAN: The wheel turns quickly in the world of sport but it has spun off its axle this week at Royal St George's where professional golf - the fans, the players, the media "experts" - has rushed to embrace the new US Open champion, Rory McIlroy. Also: After almost losing his shoe 600 metres from the finish, Mark Cavendish slipped into the green jersey of the Tour de France points leader on Wednesday for the first time at this year's race.

THE INDEPENDENT: If Rory McIlroy needed any gauge of the clamour which will welcome him here this morning then he was given it in quite disturbing circumstances at the side of the 18th hole yesterday. Also: Manchester City may have to prove that their Abu Dhabi owner is not "influenced" by his half-brother, who chairs Etihad Airways, if their £400m sponsorship deal with the emirate's national airline is to avoid failing one of the key tests of the UEFA Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.

DAILY EXPRESS: Rory McIlroy will aim to win the Major he wants more than any other at Royal St George's with a secret weapon in his bag. Also: West Ham are prepared to loan Scott Parker to Chelsea or another top-flight club for next season but want a 'substantial' fee - believed to be between £3.5million-£4m - for their captain.

DAILY MAIL: Lee Westwood, one of the strong favourites for the Open, will receive £2million from Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley if he clinches his first major. Also: Luka Modric submitted a written transfer request last night in a desperate bid to secure his move from Tottenham to Chelsea.

THE SUN: Rory McIlroy is determined to put a smile back on the faces of British sports fans. Also: Wayne Rooney last night pledged his future to Manchester United as the club closed in on Wesley Sneijder.

DAILY STAR: Manchester United are ready to use Nani as bait in their bid to lure Wesley Sneijder to Old Trafford. Also: Arsene Wenger last night told Barcelona to belt up after the Spanish giants went public on their bid to land Cesc Fabregas.

DAILY MIRROR: Joey Barton and Nile Ranger have been barred from Newcastle's US tour. Also: Rory McIlroy called his reception "unbelievable" yesterday as Rorymania swept across Sandwich.

 

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THE SUN: Arsenal last night tabled a £14million bid for Anderlecht superkid Romelu Lukaku. Also: Darren Clarke grabbed a share of the lead at The Open - after visiting TWO shrinks.

DAILY MIRROR: Barcelona are saving the No.4 shirt for Cesc Fabregas next season - even though his transfer saga has turned ugly. Also: Darren Clarke will do himself a fat lot of good next week - if he joins WeightWatchers as Open champion.

DAILY MAIL: Darren Clarke leads The Open at the halfway stage after getting his life back on track following a blind date set up by Graeme McDowell. Also: England's Rugby World Cup all-black kit has provoked a furious response from angry hosts in New Zealand, led by John Key, the prime minister.

DAILY STAR: Luke Donald and Lee Westwood crashed out of The Open after a day of misery for England. Also: Arsene Wenger will get shirty with Barcelona after it was revealed the cocky Catalans are keeping the No.4

jersey for Cesc Fabregas.

DAILY EXPRESS: Open leader Darren Clarke last night battened down the hatches and braced himself for a weekend bloodbath at Royal St George's. Also: Chelsea will not give up on their pursuit of top target Luka Modric and are ready to make a third offer of about £30million.

THE TIMES: Darren Clarke was the unlikely flag-bearer for British golf at Sandwich yesterday as the challenge of some of the bigger home names faltered. Also: Manchester United are growing concerned about Darren Fletcher amid fresh fears over the midfield player's health.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Attrition is good for the soul but not the spectacle. This championship is no beauty contest, and that is not a reflection on the aesthetic appeal of joint leaders Darren Clarke and Lucas Glover. Also: Go west, young man, used to be the advice given to budding American entrepreneurs, but yesterday the move worked just as well for Andrew Strauss, after his guest appearance for Somerset against India brought a welcome return to form.

THE GUARDIAN: The world's top two players, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood, were the most high-profile casualties of a compelling day at the Open Championship that ended with five of the top 10 missing the cut. Also: Chelsea's stubborn pursuit of Luka Modric is set to continue with Tottenham Hotspur braced to receive a third improved offer in excess of £30m for the unsettled Croatia international.

THE INDEPENDENT: So wretched is the weather forecast for these next two days, the 140th Open Championship will turn into as much a mental marathon as a technical examination. Also: Liverpool's managing director, Ian Ayre, has questioned whether Manchester City's record £400m sponsorship deal is merely a ploy to sidestep Uefa's Financial Fair Play regulations.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE OBSERVER: Rain, rain everywhere and plenty of it fell on Darren Clarke and Dustin Johnson. But if the big man from Dungannon and the imposing son of South Carolina got wet they did not get swept away on Saturday at Sandwich...The Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed he would like to sign Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero if his Argentina team-mate Carlos Tevez leaves the club.

THE INDEPENDENT: Darren Clarke continues to roll up the putts, roll up the cigarettes and roll back the years...Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini make natural enemies on the pitch as their Arsenal and Manchester City sides chase the same goals, but friction is also building off it.

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Gael Clichy claims that he turned down a lucrative new contract with Arsenal to join Manchester City because he was fed up with the failure of Arsene Wenger's team to win trophies...Darren Clarke can cash in with a personal windfall of £3million if he wins The Open at Royal St George's this afternoon.

THE PEOPLE: Gael Clichy has stuck the boot into Arsene Wenger by revealing he quit Arsenal because he was sick of being a loser...Furious Wayne Rooney insists he would welcome Wesley Sneijder, or any other top player, at Old Trafford - even if they earn more than him.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY: Megabucks Malaga are going head-to-head with Corinthians of Brazil in the £50million battle for Manchester City's Carlos Tevez...US Open champion Rory McIlroy refused to rule out repeating his triumph in The Open despite dropping four shots at stormy Sandwich yesterday.

SUNDAY EXPRESS: Darren Clarke called on all of his experience to take a step closer to The Open Championship crown and vowed: "I'm going to win it"...Sir Alex Ferguson still believes he can sign Wesley Sneijder for £30million.

SUNDAY MIRROR: Darren Clarke is ready to win his first Major today - and a £2million bonus...Carlos Tevez is set to quit Manchester City this week with Sergio Aguero replacing him.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH: The highly-critical review by Judge Jeff Blackett into the sacking of former Rugby Football Union chief executive John Steele claims "trust has broken down within the Union"...Arsene Wenger has lashed out at Roberto Mancini, describing the Manchester City manager as "out of order" for publicly declaring his wish to sign Arsenal's Samir Nasri.

SUNDAY TIMES: Chelsea suffered yet another snub yesterday when Neymar, the most sought after young talent in world football, rejected their advances and agreed to join Real Madrid...After a third round of casual brilliance, and in the evening of his career, Darren Clarke has a wonderful opportunity to crown his golfing life with victory at The Open Championship.

 

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Latest Wire Update at 09:10 BST

GARAY JOINS BENFICA FROM REAL
Benfica have signed Argentina centre-back Ezequiel Garay from Real Madrid.

CHELSEA LOOKING BEYOND MODRIC
Andre Villas-Boas says Chelsea won't wait forever in their pursuit of Spurs' Luka Modric.

MANCINI'S NASRI CLAIM IRKS WENGER
Arsene Wenger has hit out over Roberto Mancini's claim he hopes to sign Samir Nasri.

CHELSEA AGREE COURTOIS DEAL
Chelsea have agreed to sign teenage goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Genk.

BAGGIES EYE HARGREAVES TALKS
West Brom could meet Owen Hargreaves as early as next week for transfer talks.

PAVLYUCHENKO WANTS TO STAY AT SPURS
Roman Pavlyuchenko has no plans to leave Spurs and is keen to extend his contract, says his agent.

AGUERO A MAN CITY TARGET - MANCINI
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed his interest in Sergio Aguero.

MANCINI RESPECTS TEVEZ CHOICE
Roberto Mancini claims he respects Carlos Tevez's decision to ask to leave Manchester City.

JOHN HENRY KEEN ON AQUILANI
John Henry has given Alberto Aquilani and David Ngog hope of staying at Liverpool.

WEST BROM AIM TO KEEP DUO
West Brom have begun contract talks with Peter Odemwingie and Youssouf Mulumbu.

GERS AGREE CUELLAR FEE
Rangers have had a bid accepted by Aston Villa for defender Carlos Cuellar.

FULLER EYES NEW STOKE DEAL
Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller is keen to sign a new deal and finish his career at the Britannia.

HAMMERS MAY MISS OUT ON GUDJOHNSEN
West Ham could lose out on the signing of Eidur Gudjohnsen to AEK Athens.

KHUMALO COY ON GERS LOAN
Spurs' Bongani Khumalo insists it is too early to speculate on any Rangers loan move.

NO CALEY DEAL FOR GILBERT
Kerrea Gilbert missed the chance to sign for Inverness after incurring the wrath of Terry Butcher.

SEAGULLS SECURE DOUBLE DEAL
Brighton have re-signed Kazenga LuaLua on loan and he'll join permanently in January.

THORN VOWS TO CLING ON
Coventry boss Andy Thorn has dismissed speculation linking Sammy Clingan with a move.

HENRIQUE HEADS TO PALMEIRAS
Barcelona will loan Brazilian defender Henrique to Palmeiras for next season

CISSE PLANS FREIBURG STAY
Papiss Cisse is flattered by interest from the Premier League but intends to remain at Freiburg.

LIONS HUNTING NEW STRIKER
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett remains in the market for a new striker.

MODRIC 'SUBMITS TRANSFER REQUEST'
Luka Modric has reportedly handed in a transfer request to Tottenham.

LIVERPOOL SIGN STEWART DOWNING
Liverpool have completed the signing of Stewart Downing from Aston Villa.

LIVERPOOL GET DONI DEAL DONE
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Alexander Doni from Roma.

CARLTON COLE STOKE MOVE OFF
Carlton Cole's transfer from West Ham to Stoke looks to have fallen through.

CORINTHIANS: JUVE WANT TO SIGN TEVEZ
Corinthians claim Juventus have entered the race to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.

WARNOCK ADMITS TAARABT COULD LEAVE
QPR manager Neil Warnock admits the future of Adel Taarabt is still "up in the air".

MONEY IS TIGHT, WARNS TOFFEES CHIEF
Robert Elstone admits money is tight at Everton but says they aren't lacking ambition.

REPORT: VILLA MAKE CHARLES N'ZOGBIA BID
Aston Villa have reportedly made a £10million bid for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia.

TIOTE REJECTS TRANSFER TALK
Newcastle's Cheick Tiote, who has been linked with Chelsea, says he is going nowhere.

DUO SIGN NEW CHELSEA CONTRACTS
Josh McEachran and Ryan Bertrand have signed new long-term deals to stay at Chelsea.

JOSE ENRIQUE PROBLEM FOR PARDEW
Alan Pardew says Newcastle's contract talks with Jose Enrique have reached a stalemate.

MESSI HAILS 'SENSATIONAL' SANCHEZ
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is enthusiastic about the possible arrival of Alexis Sanchez.

CARRAGHER HAILS LIVERPOOL'S SIGNINGS
Jamie Carragher has hailed Liverpool's transfer policy under Kenny Dalglish.

PALERMO CHIEF: PASTORE WILL QUIT ITALY
Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini thinks Javier Pastore won't play in Serie A next season.

FERGIE HAS 'NO REAL INTEREST' IN SNEIJDER
Sir Alex Ferguson claims Manchester United have "no real interest" in signing Wesley Sneijder.

WARNOCK: DJ CAMPBELL DEAL ON HOLD
QPR manager Neil Warnock says talks over Blackpool striker DJ Campbell are "on ice".

ARNASON HEADING TO DONS
Aberdeen have announced Kari Arnason has agreed to join the club subject to a medical.

TESSELAAR JOINS SAINTS
St Mirren have completed the signing of Dutch left-back Jeroen Tesselaar.

CALDERWOOD FOCUSED ON HIBS
Colin Calderwood insists he remains focused on Hibs despite speculation on his future.

FOLEY PENS NEW WOLVES DEAL
Wolves midfielder Kevin Foley has signed an improved four-year contract extension.

ST JOHNSTONE WORKING ON SUBOTIC
St Johnstone are working on a deal to sign trialist striker Danijel Subotic.

JOL WILL LET SALCIDO LEAVE
Martin Jol will allow Carlos Salcido to leave Fulham if he receives the right offer.

SEAGULLS AGREE VINCELOT PRICE
Brighton have agreed a fee with Dagenham for defender Romain Vincelot.

DE LAET KEEN TO TAKE CHANCE
Ritchie De Laet says producing the goods for Norwich is his only priority next season.

PALACE PONDER DOUBLE SWOOP
Crystal Palace boss Dougie Freedman is weighing up moves for Chris Lines and Morgan Gould.

BLACKBURN AGREE PAVONE DEAL
Blackburn have agreed terms with Argentine striker Mariano Pavone.

POSH ADMIT FERDINAND INTEREST
Peterborough have admitted an interest in Southend midfielder Kane Ferdinand.

REPORT: BAGGIES OPEN MULUMBU TALKS
West Brom are reportedly holding talks with midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu over a new deal.

BARKER WANTS END TO LOWE SPECULATION
Bury boss Richie Barker hopes to "draw a line" under talk linking Ryan Lowe with a move to Stockport.

BURY SET TO MAKE LOAN SWOOP
Bury manager Richie Barker expects to sign a Championship player on loan on Wednesday.

AGENT: JUVENTUS IN ROSSI TALKS
Juventus are negotiating with Villarreal over the signing of Giuseppe Rossi, says the player's agent.

ABIDAL TALKS AT A STANDSTILL
Eric Abidal's agent claims contract talks with Barcelona "are at a standstill".

PACHECO BLOW FOR SKY BLUES
Coventry have missed out on a loan deal for Liverpool striker Dani Pacheco.

INTER COMPLETE JONATHAN DEAL
Inter Milan have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Jonathan from Santos.

AGENT REJECTS AFELLAY EXIT TALK
Ibrahim Afellay's agent has dismissed talk linking the Barcelona winger with a move to Serie A.

AGOGO JOINS HIBS ON TRIAL
Hibernian have taken former Bristol Rovers and Nottingham Forest striker Junior Agogo on trial.

JUAREZ WANTS TO STAY AT CELTIC
Efrain Juarez is hoping Neil Lennon will offer him a second chance to prove his worth at Celtic.

STUTTGART MOVE FOR RODRIGUEZ
Stuttgart have completed the signing of Francisco Rodriguez from PSV Eindhoven.

NOBLE BACK WITH CARLISLE
Sunderland midfielder Liam Noble has returned to Carlisle for a second loan spell.

PRINCE KEEN TO MAKE IMPACT
New Watford signing Prince Buaben says he is keen to make the most of his move to Vicarage Road.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

THE SUN: Darren Clarke pocketed a whopping £2.9million by winning The Open last night - but now he has to shed a few pounds. Also: Barcelona have two weeks to meet Arsenal's £40million asking price for Cesc Fabregas.

DAILY MIRROR: Darren Clarke dedicated his popular Open win to his sons after claiming his late wife inspired him. Also: Arsene Wenger expects to see Cesc Fabregas in an Arsenal shirt on Saturday.

DAILY MAIL: Darren Clarke paid a moving tribute to his late wife Heather after pulling off one of the most emotional wins in Open history. Also: Cesc Fabregas will meet Arsene Wenger today to plead with his manager to let him rejoin Barcelona.

DAILY EXPRESS: Darren Clarke revealed how his late wife Heather had been in his thoughts as he closed out a fairy-tale Open Championship victory yesterday. Also: Manchester City are ready to accept Corinthians' improved £40million bid for Carlos Tevez - but want to speak to their unsettled striker one final time to be sure he really wants to move.

DAILY STAR: Darren Clarke kept his nerve to pull off one of the most emotional Open victories of all time. Also: Manchester City are ready to accept Corinthians' improved £40m bid for Carlos Tevez.

THE TIMES: There were cheers, there were tears and no doubt there were quite a few beers downed as well by the time that Darren Clarke and his friends were done last night. Also: Back from the fresh and exotic experience of their tour to the Far East, Arsenal's focus now turns to an old and familiar question: the future of Cesc Fabregas.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Until yesterday, Darren Clarke was more closely associated with pints of Guinness than the Claret Jug, but last night he got to enjoy them both. Also: Manchester City will make a final attempt to convince Carlos Tevez to pledge his future to them by holding talks with the striker in the next 24 hours.

THE GUARDIAN: Darren Clarke, Open champion. Easy to say, hard to believe. But that was the story told on Sunday as the big man from Dungannon walked strong and proud through the squalls, all the way up to the final hole theatre at Royal St George's to claim the greatest prize in golf. Also: Arsene Wenger will return to his desk after Arsenal's tour of Asia and make a swift resolution of the Cesc Fabregas saga a priority, with the manager hopeful the captain could return to the club colours in the friendly at FC Cologne on Saturday.

THE INDEPENDENT: Never had the champion prevailed after so many attempts and never had the champion cheered so many hearts. When Darren Clarke tapped in on the 18th last night to win the 140th Open Championship the tears flowed almost as quickly as the Guinness. Also: Andrew Strauss hit an unbeaten 109 to confirm his return to form as Somerset's tour match with India ended in a draw at Taunton yesterday.

 

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

DAILY STAR: Manchester City last night called Carlos Tevez's bluff. Also: Carson Yeung last night appointed his 18-year-old son to the Birmingham board of directors.

DAILY EXPRESS: Manchester City last night entered a game of bluff with Carlos Tevez which left his £40million move to Brazilian club Corinthians on the brink of collapse. Also: Darren Clarke has backed Lee Westwood to follow him into the exclusive Major winners' circle at next month's US PGA.

DAILY MAIL: Manchester United will review Bryan Robson's role as their global ambassador after the former England captain was caught in a TV sting. Also: Darren Clarke was in such despair in April he thought about quitting golf, his manager and best friend Chubby Chandler revealed yesterday.

DAILY MIRROR: Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted local rivals Manchester City will challenge for the Premier League next season. Also: Open champion Darren Clarke nearly QUIT golf three months ago.

THE SUN: Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester City are the new thorn in his side. Also: Open champion Darren Clarke almost quit golf just four months ago when he bombed out in Morocco.

THE INDEPENDENT: Tiger Woods' influence on Darren Clarke's major breakthrough was much greater than first thought. Also: Barcelona are expected to make an offer to Arsenal of around £35m for Cesc Fabregas this week, their third bid of the summer, which it is anticipated will finally prompt the endgame of the long-running transfer saga around the club's captain.

THE TIMES: Manchester City want Corinthians to prove that they can afford to sign Carlos Tevez before formally sanctioning the sale of their captain to the Brazilian club. Also: The Arsenal chief executive has defended the club's cautious transfer policy, but given Arsene Wenger the option to do the unexpected and sign a star name in this transfer window.

THE GUARDIAN: Manchester City last night reacted with bemusement and frustration after Corinthians accused the Premier League club of moving the goalposts over Carlos Tevez. Also: Andy Flower has conceded that England's decision to have three different cricket captains was forced upon him by circumstance and that ''it certainly wasn't some magnificent managerial idea''.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Manchester United will continue their attempts to sign Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder after Sir Alex Ferguson ruled out Wayne Rooney as the "special player'' required to fill the void left by Paul Scholes's retirement. Also: Frank Lampard said yesterday that Chelsea were unconcerned about the ''fortunes'' that have been spent by Manchester United and the other Premier League title contenders this summer.