The top stories from papers and websites - 05 July 2012

• Arsenal believe striker Robin van Persie is plotting a move to Manchester City after rejecting a new deal.


• The Gunners have been told it will cost them £17m to sign Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.


• Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is chasing Genoa defender Chico and Villarreal midfielder Jonathan de Guzman.


• Newcastle defender Danny Simpson is poised for a £2m move to Premier League new boys Reading.


• West Ham and Southampton are battling it out to sign QPR striker Jamie Mackie.


• Sunderland have joined bitter rivals Newcastle in the chase for Ajax left-back Vurnon Anita, 23, who is rated at £9m by the Dutch club.


• Portsmouth striker Luke Varney will reject a move to Nottingham Forest and join Leeds United for £300,000.


• Fulham and Ajax are both chasing FC Twente midfielder Chris David who is valued at £2m.

• Robin van Persie's decision not to sign a new contract at Arsenal could pave the way for a £220k-a-week move to Manchester City.


• Manchester United want to sign 19-year-old Sao Paulo striker Lucas, who is also wanted by Chelsea and Real Madrid.


• Norwich hope to sign Birmingham defender Curtis Davies.


• Leeds boss Neil Warnock will offer £300,000 for QPR striker Tommy Smith.

• Manchester City will go head to head with Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid in the battle to sign Arsenal frontman Robin van Persie.


• Charlton have been told they can sign Millwall winger Danny N'Guessan for £150,000.

• Manchester United hope they can beat neighbours City to the signing of Arsenal forward Robin van Persie.


• Spurs have made an £11m offer for for Internacional star Oscar and also want to sign Lyon keeper Hugo Lloris.


• Former Real Madrid star Guti, 35, is training with West Ham ahead of a potential free transfer.


• Fulham are ready to move for Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson, 32, after his move to Besiktas stalled.


• Norwich boss Chris Hughton is interested in Newcastle striker Nile Ranger.


• Hull City are hoping to seal a loan deal for 22-year-old Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos.


• Manchester United keeper Ben Amos is set for a loan move to Steve Bruce’s Hull.

• Robin van Persie feels he will not win trophies at Arsenal and is set for a move to Premier League champions Manchester City.


• Manchester United are weighing up a double move for Newcastle pair Demba Ba and Cheick Tiote.

• Manchester City are ready to bid £20m for Robin van Persie after the Arsenal captain issued an extraordinary statement in which he outlined his desire to leave and openly questioned the club's direction under Arsene Wenger.

• Arsenal are facing a battle to prevent a player exodus this summer after Robin van Persie's announcement that he will not extend his contract at the club.

• Robin van Persie has dealt Arsenal a devastating blow - and opened the way for a move to Manchester City - by announcing he will not extend his contract before it expires next summer.

• Manchester City and Juventus lead the chase for Robin van Persie after the Arsenal striker admitted he would not be signing a contract extension to stay at the Emirates Stadium as the club didn't match his ambition.

• Former Hearts midfielder Ian Black has agreed to join Rangers - but not if they are plunged into the Third Division.


• Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng wants a move to Spain, despite interest from Russian side Rubin Kazan and English top flight club QPR.

• Benfica are weighing up a move for Manchester United midfielder Anderson, according to reports in Portugal.