Thursday's paper gossip round up
Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 8:54 PM | by Daniel Whiteway Today's newspaper gossip round-up features everyone you would expect it to this Summer.
With Manchester United set to sign Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie, Old Trafford striker Javier Hernandez, 24, could move the other way.
Midfielder Luka Modric, 26, is expected to travel to Spain within the next 48 hours for a medical and to agree personal terms with Real Madrid after Jose Mourinho's side offered a package that guaranteed Tottenham close to £35m.
Sunderland have opened talks with free agent Louis Saha, 34, as negotiations continue with Wolves over 25-year-old striker Steven Fletcher.
Chelsea defender Sam Hutchinson, 23, is wanted on loan by Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal have expressed a willingness to sell 24-year-old midfielder Alex Song, but the club are yet to agree a fee with Barcelona.
QPR, Aston Villa and Sunderland are all interested in signing Tottenham and England striker Jermain Defoe, 29.
Blackburn have rejected a £500,000 bid from Norwich for 27-year-old goalkeeper Mark Bunn.
Full story: Lancashire Telegraph
Everton are preparing a move for Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam, 26, who will be allowed to leave Anfield for £5m.
The Scotland international could be replaced by Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin after Liverpool moved ahead of Arsenal in the race to secure a loan deal for the 23-year-old .
Everton's move for Olympiacos striker Kevin Mirallas has advanced to the stage where manager David Moyes has opened talks with the 24-year-old's club.
Swansea have lined up Valencia winger Pablo Hernandez, 27, as a potential replacement for Scott Sinclair if the 23-year-old is sold.
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