It all just gossip

Chelsea are in transfer crisis after Lyon's Michael Essien and Atletico Madrid's Fernando Torres become the latest targets to shun them. (Sun)

The Blues are now planning to recall on-loan striker Hernan Crespo from AC Milan. (Independent and Star)

Michael Owen has been house-hunting near the Chelsea training ground in Surrey and even viewed the pad of Scott Parker who is moving to Newcastle. (Mail)

Leeds midfielder Olivier Dacourt is in talks with Bolton Wanderers. (Sun)

Barcelona are set to swoop for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo, who has stalled in talks over an improved contract. (Mirror)

Liverpool are in talks with Real Madrid reject Luis Figo but are struggling to agree wage terms. (Daily Express)

The Reds hope to wrap up the signing of Villareal goalkeeper Jose Reina for £6m by the end of this week. (Times)

West Ham hope to lure Figo to London for around £60,000 per week - or two thirds of his current wage. (Star)

Portsmouth are trying to sign strikers Carlton Cole and Kevin Phillips to replace Yakubu. (Sun)

Newcastle have warned off Spurs from making an approach for midfielder Jermaine Jenas. (Sun)

Celtic look set to lose out on Southampton keeper Antti Niemi and Wisla Krakow striker Maciej Zurawski. (Daily Record)

Hearts' major shareholder Vladimir Romanov will have talks with George Burley over the managerial position within the next 24 hours. (Daily Record)

why on earth would Luis Figo be interested in going to West Ham even for £60,000 a week . I mean he still wants to play football i presume ?