Paper talk

My football gift to you ... all the transfer talk from today's newspapers.

Russia playmaker Andrei Arshavin has told Spanish newspaper AS he has had offers from clubs in England and Germany but admitted "what I really want is to play in the Spanish League, in the Primera Division." (Press Association)

Juventus are set to make their first official move for Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso this week after the player hinted he fancied a move to Italy. (Liverpool Daily Post)

Real Madrid have told Manchester United they will pay "whatever it takes" to get Cristiano Ronaldo but the Spaniards will make no approach until United say they are willing to sell. (Various)

Ronaldo is expected to issue a statement on Monday or Tuesday to confirm his intention to move to Madrid. (Various)

Barcelona midfielder Deco is set to become new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari's first signing in a £12m deal. (The Sun)

Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has revealed the club are close to paying a record fee for a forward. Manchester United striker Louis Saha is a target. (The Times)

Everton boss David Moyes wants to sign Tottenham striker Darren Bent for around half of the £16m Spurs spent on the former Charlton player a year ago. (Daily Mirror)

Bent could be making way for the arrival of David Villa as Spurs have reportedly offered Valencia £20m for the Spain striker. (Daily Telegraph)

Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho, who has been told by Barcelona that he is free to leave, has admitted he would love to play in the Premier League but refused to say whether he fancies Manchester City or Chelsea. (Various)

Former France and Tottenham coach Jacques Santini has put his name forward to become the next manager of Hearts. (Daily Express)

Anderlecht are poised to step up their interest in Hibernian striker Abdessalam Benjelloun (Scottish Sun)