TRANSFER GOSSIP
Real Madrid plan to make a move for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 24, when his contract expires in 18 months and get him on a free transfer. (Daily Telegraph)
Swansea City are considering trying to sign Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede, 26, but so far no club has matched the Championship side's £6m valutation. (Daily Mail)
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is considering summer deals for Hannover midfield pair Lars Stindl, 26, and Leonardo Bittencourt, 21. (Daily Star)
The Reds are preparing a £29m bid to beat Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and Juventus to 17-year-old midfielder Ruben Neves, known as the 'new Sergio Busquets' at Porto. (Daily Express)
West Ham have put in an £8 million bid for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis. (Sun - subscription required)
The Hammers are set to confirm a pre-contract deal with Hamilton defender Stephen Hendrie, 20, after the clubs agree on a £1m compensation package. (Daily Mail)
Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, has overlooked a move to Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton for the opportunity to play in Serie A, according to his agent. (Daily Express)
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 20, could be handed a chance to revive his career by Hull's Steve Bruce. (Daily Mirror)
OTHER GOSSIP
Gareth Bale has suggested he will turn down any approach from Manchester United in the summer because he is "having a good time at Real Madrid". (Daily Express)
Newcastle caretaker boss John Carver has taken umbrage at claims the North East side's season is a write-off following his appointment. (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox is adamant that the club will not succumb to pressure from fans to sack manager Paul Lambert. (Daily Mail)
Referees must help Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 26, cut out his alleged stamping on opponents or someone will get seriously hurt, says former official Mark Halsey. (Sun - subscription required)
BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez posted a picture on his Instagram account of a picture of himself and former Colombia captain Carlos Valderrama with the message "Visit from the Great 10. My idol, my admiration".
Tottenham's players have been celebrating reaching the Capital One Cup final. Eric Dier ‏tweeted "We're off to Wembley!" and fellow defender Ben Davies posted "WEMBLEYYYYYYY Come On You Spurs!" while Christian Eriksen simply went with "Yesssss".
AND FINALLY...
Atletico Madrid midfielder Arda Turan hurled his boot at a linesman during Wednesday's game with Barcelona... but he only got given a yellow card. (Daily Mail)