The top stories from papers and websites - 12 August 2012

• Sir Alex Ferguson's long-running feud with Arsene Wenger is threatening to wreck a £15million move for Robin Van Persie.


• Roberto Mancini's anger at the lack of new signings at Manchester City is growing as the club continue to back sporting director Brian Marwood in his power battle with the manager.


• Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is prepared to jettison Scotland midfielder Charlie Adam in order to sign Fulham's Clint Dempsey.


• Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas is ready to put his faith in teenage striker Harry Kane for the start of the Premier League season.

• Alan Pardew admits he is sweating over the fitness of Cheick Tiote ahead of the new Premier League season.


• Mark Hughes is ready to take former Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham defender William Gallas to QPR.


• Preston are ready to make a move for former striker David Healy.


• Everton are set to offer Sunderland's John O'Shea a return to the North-West, after moving from Man United last summer.


• Steve McClaren is hoping to take Man City defender Dedryck Boyata to FC Twente.


• Swansea City are being linked with a shock swoop for Dundee United's Gary Mackay-Steven.


• Tottenham are confident they can beat arch-rivals Arsenal to the signing of French striking starlet M'Baye Niang.

• Man City owner Sheikh Mansour has urged the club to spend his money and secure deals for top targets Daniel Agger and Daniele De Rossi.


• Chelsea 'flop' Fernando Torres has two weeks to hit the goals trail or he will be replaced by Roberto Di Matteo at Stamford Bridge.


• Roberto Mancini has no plans to add to his strikeforce this summer - as he is still 'in love' with his 'fab four' of Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli and Eden Dzeko.


• Victor Moses is close to finalising a £8.5million switch to Chelsea.


• Real Madrid have infuriated Tottenham by only offering £23million - plus add-ons - for wantaway star Luka Modric.


• West Brom new boy Markus Rosenberg is desperate for fellow Swede Jonas Olsson to stay at The Hawthorns.


• Stoke are preparing a £3million bid for Aston Villa stalwart Richard Dunne.


• Rangers could loan up to nine players from Newcastle as part of a deal that will see Toon owner Mike Ashley taking a share in the fallen Scottish giants.


• Craig Bellamy insists Liverpool have signed an "immense player" in Joe Allen.


• Manchester United are set to up their offer for Robin van Persie to £20million.


• Doncaster are giving a trial to free agent Marlon Harewood.


• Aaron Ramsey has promised Arsenal: My best is yet to come.


• West Ham are hoping to snap up Sporting Lisbon midfielder Adrien Silva.

• Carlos Tevez has returned to pre-season training with Manchester City lighter and leaner than he ever has done in the past.


• Manchester City are ready to launch a £20million bid for Everton's Jack Rodwell.


• Brett Holman has promised Aston Villa fans they will see a more attacking style under Paul Lambert's management.

• Hibs new boy Gary Deegan has apologised for sending a pro-IRA message to Easter Road skipper James McPake.


• Kevin Kyle is backing Third Division Rangers to reach a cup final at Hampden Park this season.


• Aberdeen boss Craig Brown is fearing the worst over Niall McGinn's ankle injury.


• St Mirren boss Danny Lennon reckons Kenny McLean is fast becoming the hottest property in the Scottish game.


• St Johnsone boss Steve Lomas has called on his side to develop a ruthless streak if they want to push for a European place this season.

• QPR are ready to make a £7.5million bid for St Etienne starlet Kurt Zouma.


• Eden Hazard has warned Chelsea he could yet end up being a big money 'flop'.


• Roberto Di Matteo is confident Fernando Torres will prove himself this season as a real £50million player.


• Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins fears the club have not adequately replaced Didier Drogba.


• Roberto Mancini thinks Carlos Tevez will hit 'top gear' next season.


• Newcastle are keeping tabs on PSV Eindhoven striker Ola Toivonen.


• Southampton are confident they will keep defender Luke Shaw, 17, in spite of Chelsea’s £4million bid.

• Joe Hart is set to miss Sunday's Community Shield due to a back injury.


• Roberto Mancini has again stressed he needs new signings to back their bid to regain the title.

• Stoke look like being foiled in their bid to sign Michael Owen.

• Liverpool are still interested in signing Arsenal winger Theo Walcott.


• Arsenal are looking at Malaga's £8m-rated, 20 year-old midfielder Isco.

• Roberto di Matteo has denied Daniel Sturridge could be leaving Chelsea.