The top stories from papers and websites - 02 August 2012

Daily Mirror


  • Brendan Rodgers brought the curtain down on Andy Carroll's Anfield career by withdrawing him from the Liverpool squad that travelled to Belarus.

  • Michael Dawson has jumped to the defence of Tottenham team-mate Gareth Bale, insisting he is no faker.

  • Robin van Persie could snub Juventus after manager Antonio Conte was hit with a ban and fine following match-fixing allegations.

  • Wolves boss Stale Solbakken has hinted that Sunderland target Steven Fletcher will soon be sold.

  • Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has made a fresh bid for France international Mathieu Debuchy.

  • Everton want FC Copenhagen defender Bryan Oviedo as a replacement for Leighton Baines. Manchester United could also make a move for the left-back if they miss out on Baines.

  • Romelu Lukaku wants to join another Premier League club to transform his Chelsea fortunes.

  • West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is trying to hijack his old club Bolton's move for Colombia World Cup midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

  • Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray has made a £2million move for Bristol City striker Albert Adomah - but has been told he must go to £3m.

  • Burnley boss Eddie Howe wants a reunion with two of his former Bournemouth strikers - Brett Pitman and Sam Vokes.

The Sun

  • Andy Carroll moved a step closer to the Anfield exit door when he was left out of the squad for their Euro qualifier.

  • Chelsea have had a £5million bid for Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta knocked back.

  • Fulham midfielder Moussa Dembele is a shock £10million target for Real Madrid.

  • Everton are eyeing FC Copenhagen's Costa Rica left-back Bryan Oviedo as cover if Leighton Baines is sold.

  • Romelu Lukaku has told Chelsea he will only go on loan to one of their Premier League rivals.

  • Midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson is poised to sign a new one-year player-coach contract with Reading.

  • Owen Coyle is in talks with Arsenal striker Benik Afobe about a six-month loan deal.

  • Cardiff boss Malky Mackay wants Heidar Helguson on a free.

  • Richard Chaplow will snub Crystal Palace to fight for his Southampton future.

  • Tal Ben Haim and Dave Kitson have given Portsmouth a boost by opening talks over tearing up their big-money deals.

Daily Star

  • Andy Carroll's Anfield future looks bleak after he was left behind for Liverpool's Europa League trip to Belarus.

  • Sunderland have been told they need to increase their bid to £12million if they want to land Wolves striker Steven Fletcher.

  • Southampton midfielder Richard Chaplow will snub a move to Crystal Palace to fight for his future at St Mary's.

  • Nottingham Forest boss Sean O'Driscoll is launching a raid on his old club for £500,000-rated winger Kyle Bennett.

  • Former Everton defender Craig Short is poised to be appointed as the new manager of Crawley.

  • Burnley are weighing up a £600,000 swoop for Doncaster midfielder Brian Stock.

  • Reading midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson is set to sign a new one-year player-coach deal with the Premier League newcomers.

  • Sheffield United are chasing Blackburn striker Nick Blackman.

Daily Mail

  • Andy Carroll's future has been cast into further doubt after he was left out of Liverpool's Europa League squad for tonight's game in Belarus.

  • Aston Villa have criticised the FA of Ireland over Richard Dunne's injury.

  • Scott Parker will have Achilles surgery next Wednesday and miss the start of the season.

  • Santi Cazorla could have his Arsenal medical this week once a £17.3m fee is agreed.

  • Tottenham want Roma's Dutch international goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

  • West Ham have launched a bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva.

  • Cardiff are signing QPR striker Heidar Helguson on a free.

  • Wigan, Norwich and West Brom are monitoring Honduran Olympic team winger Andy Naja.

Daily Express

  • Andy Carroll's Liverpool future was cast into further doubt when he was left behind as Brendan Rodgers prepared to launch his reign in earnest tonight.

  • Aston Villa have been dealt a double injury blow after it was confirmed Gabriel Agbonlahor and Richard Dunne will miss the start of the season.

  • Romelu Lukaku has said if he is farmed out on loan by Chelsea, he wants to play in the Premier League.

  • Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid all want Brazilian star Neymar.

The Times

  • The FA is planning to ask for the mobile phone records of John Terry and Anton Ferdinand as it compiles evidence before a hearing into the racism allegations against the former England captain.

  • Andy Carroll's future has been thrown into yet more doubt after he was left out of the Liverpool squad for a Europa League qualifying match that "means everything" to Brendan Rodgers.

  • Arsenal are hopeful that Santi Cazorla and Nuri Sahin could be added to Arsene Wenger's squad in the next 48 hours.

  • Romelu Lukaku wants to remain in the Premier League if he is given permission to leave Chelsea on loan. He has interested Fulham and Everton in the past.

The Guardian

  • Andy Carroll's Liverpool career has been cast into further doubt after he was omitted from the squad to face FC Gomel in Belarus, a match that "means everything" to their manager Brendan Rodgers.

Metro

  • Fulham are weighing up a move for Arsenal outcast Andrey Arshavin.

TalkSport

  • Manchester City winger Vladimir Weiss is set to join Italian side Pescara on loan.




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