Paper talk

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

Dimitar Berbatov has handed Tottenham a transfer request in a bid to force through his dream move to Manchester United. (Sun)

And Spurs are ready to clinch the signing of Russian star Andrei Arshavin this weekend to allow Berbatov to head to Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland have launched another bid to bring Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy to the Stadium of Light for £8.5m. (Daily Mail)

Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has turned down Aston Villa's £9m bid for James Milner. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham have dismissed speculation linking James McFadden with a move to Rangers. (Times)

Fulham midfielder Steven Davis, who had a loan spell at Rangers last season will return to Ibrox in a permanent deal after the two clubs agreed a £3m fee. (Daily Express/Dailey Record)

Rangers manager Walter Smith is also ready to make a £2.5m move for USA international Maurice Edu, who played with Toronto FC last season. (Various)

Meanwhile, Palermo's Australian midfielder Mark Bresciano remains another of Smith's targets. (The Sun)