INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES:
***Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has disclosed that the European champions are working hard to implement the ideas of new boss Pep Guardiola. Lahm said that the Spaniard is "fine-tuning" elements of the team's style, but added that the changes are far from sweeping.
***Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is ready to launch a cut-price swoop for Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The volatile Ibrahimovic has fallen out with Paris Saint-Germain boss Laurent Blanc, who was only appointed 18 days ago and seems set to quit the French champions. (The Mirror)
***Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed that club captain Nemanja Vidic and winger Nani could join up with the squad later in their pre-season tour. Vidic has been having treatment for sciatica, while Nani underwent a nasal operation.
***Sevilla coach Unai Emery admits the sale of Alvaro Negredo to Manchester City would be the best result for both clubs. The Premier League giants are closing in on the Spain attacker, having signed his team-mate Jesus Navas for an initial fee of £14.9million in June.
***Napoli have made their sixth signing of the summer transfer window with the acquisition of Brazilian goalkeeper Rafael from Santos. (SkySports)
***Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio has confirmed they are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Gregory van der Wiel. (SkySports)
***Liverpool defender Martin Kelly is ready to make his comeback from 10 months out with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in Saturday's friendly at Preston. Kelly is poised to take the first step on a road he hopes will lead from Deepdale to the Maracana. (The Mirror)
***Arsene Wenger says Arsenal can mount a serious title bid for the first time in years and extend his managerial reign in the process. The Gunners boss has held preliminary talks with the club on Friday about signing a new contract. (The Sun)
***Everton and Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has promised to improve on last season's goal haul. The Nigerian forward scored eight goals in all competitions last season, as Everton reached the FA Cup quarter-finals and finished sixth in the Premier League.
***Southampton defender Luke Shaw has ended speculation over his future by signing a new deal at the club. (SkySports)
***Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic is confident Hernanes will remain at the Stadio Olimpico this summer. (SkySports)
***AC Milan youngster M'Baye Niang is hoping to follow in the goal-scoring footsteps of team-mate Stephan El Shaarawy next term. The 18-year-old attacker managed just one goal last season for the Serie A side, in the Italian Cup against Reggina, and has been criticised in some quarters for his finishing.
***Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed that Kaka is staying at the club next season and believes the former Ballon d'Or winner can return to his best form again. (SkySports)
***Real Madrid have agreed to sign Spain Under-21 midfielder Asier Illarramendi from Real Sociedad, the two clubs have confirmed. (ESPN)
***Mohamed Al Fayed's 16-year association with Fulham has come to an end after the Egyptian agreed a deal to sell the club to US tycoon Shahid Khan. The Cottagers have now confirmed a deal has been struck with Khan, who already owns Florida-based Jacksonville Jaguars in American football's NFL. (The Mirror)
***Manchester United boss David Moyes says striker Wayne Rooney is a United player and it will remain that way. Both Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fancies having the unsettled striker. (The Sun)