Arsenal and Man City eyeing Barcelona star: Transfer gossip and rumours from Monday's papers

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The transfer window may have slammed shut, but that doesn't mean talk of moves has died down.
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Transfer news and gossip from today's Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo has ruled out a return to Manchester United after penning a new contract with Real Madrid.

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Brendan Rodgers claims he has sorted out Liverpool’s defence for the next decade with the players he signed in January.

Andre Villas-Boas is willing to let Tottenham misfit Emmanuel Adebayor out on loan – to save him from life with the reserves.

Carlton Cole could still seal West Ham return despite concerns over his fitness.

Chelsea keeper Petr Cech is a ­target for Barcelona next summer as they look to replace outgoing Victor Valdes at the Nou Camp.
Manchester United’s forgotten man Federico Macheda is wanted on loan by Paul Dickov’s Doncaster Rovers.

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Transfer news and gossip from other newspapers and websites

Arsenal and Manchester City are on alert after Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes insisted he will leave the Nou Camp at the end of the season. (Daily Star)

Before signing Mesut Ozil, Arsenal were monitoring Lazio midfielder Hernanes, and Arsene Wenger would have swooped for the Brazilian had the Ozil deal collapsed. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Manchester United are hoping to beat Arsenal and Chelsea to the 18-year-old Southampton left-back Luke Shaw, as a long-term replacement for Patrice Evra. (Goal.com)

Gianfranco Zola fears Watford will be priced out of a loan return for Chelsea's Nathaniel Chalobah because of his £30,000 a week wages. (The Sun)

Dave Jones is stepping up his pursuit of Swansea's Leroy Lita after Sheffield Wednesday were priced out of a move for Southampton's Billy Sharp. (The Sun)