Everton boss David Moyes is set to launch a bid for Manchester United and Scotland star Darren Fletcher.
The midfielder has been assured of a future at Old Trafford by boss Sir Alex Ferguson but started only 11 games last season and reports say he is desperate for first-team football. Zenit St Petersburg say talks with Barcelona about midfielder Andrei Arshavin have broken off. The Russian star could cost up to £41.5m in transfer fees and wages. San Marino champions SS Murata are hoping to coax former Brazil striker Romario out of retirement.
Stories in today's English papers Arsenal winger Alex Hleb has fallen out with boss Arsene Wenger and wants Barca move. Scolari will allow Andriy Shevchenko, Florent Malouda, Claudio Pizarro, Steve Sidwell and Carlo Cudicini to leave Chelsea. Martin O'Neill may take Liverpool's £15m bid for Gareth Barry now that Steve Finnan has been added to deal. No takers for Chelsea's £24m asking price for want-away striker Didier Drogba. Fulham goalkeeper Antti Niemi will turn down a move to Liverpool to fight for his place.
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