Paper talk

My football gift to you ... the best of rumours and gossip from today's sports pages.

Michael Owen could leave Newcastle if they try to cut his wages as part of a new deal, with Everton among the possible contenders to sign him. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United have earmarked Sevilla's Brazilian striker Luis Fabiano as their top summer target (Times) and his team-mate Daniel Alves could be following him (Sun).

West Ham will make another bid to sign Reading defender Nicky Shorey but boss Alan Curbishley has been told he must sell before he buys. (Daily Express)

Petr Cech's agent says an unnamed "very big European club" is willing to pay £32m for the Chelsea goalkeeper. (Sun)

Cardiff teenager Aaron Ramsey could be on his way to Manchester United as a long-term replacement for Paul Scholes. (Mirror)

Hull are interested in signing veteran Italian striker Christian Vieri if they are promoted to the Premier League. (Mirror)

Highly-rated Crystal Palace teenager John Bostock, who was wanted by Barcelona and Manchester United and is currently doing his GCSEs, is on the verge of joining Tottenham. (Daily Mail)

Jackie McNamara has joined Falkirk on a two-year deal after he left Aberdeen. (Daily Record)