Tuesday's transfer gossip: Blackburn want £17m for David Bentley

Here's our round-up of all today's transfer rumours, including the latest news on David Bentley's attempt to leave Blackburn, more on Frank Lampard's Chelsea future and Andy Cole's warning for Cristiano Ronaldo.

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It's £17m for new Bentley - Daily Mirror
Blackburn will sell their wantaway midfielder to the highest bidder but only after putting £17m price tag in his head.

Spurs offer Bent and Robinson in fresh search for Bentley deal - The Guardian
Tottenham propose player exchange in new attempt to secure the England midfielder.

Tell 'Em You're Off Frank - The Sun
Inter Milan want Frank Lampard to initiate move to the San Siro.

From Hero to Siro - Daily Mirror
Phil Scolari's snub for Frank Lampard could speed the England midfielder's departure to Italy.

Sunderland and Wigan fighting a £10m battle to sign Everton striker Johnson - Daily Mail
Sunderland and Wigan are closing in on unhappy striker after indicating they are prepared to match Everton's asking price.

Hleb' Gunn blast - The Sun
The Belarus midfielder has criticised Arsene Wenger and teammate Cecs Fabregas as his attempt to quit the Emirates Stadium steps up.

Joey's Sidwell shock - The Sun
Joey Barton's Newcastle future is in doubt after the club lined up a £5m move for the Chelsea midfielder.

Barry exit signals Villa swoop for Chelsea midfielder Sidwell - Daily Mail
Steve Sidwell will be signed by Aston Villa as skipper Gareth Barry's direct replacement in the next 48 hours.

Cole: You'd be mad to leave Ron -  Daily Mirror
Former Manchester United forward Andy Cole warns Cristiano Ronaldo he could be making the biggest mistake of his career by moving to Real Madrid.

Andrei's on his way - Daily Express
The Russian forward's switch to the Premier League hinges on futures of Frank Lampard and Alexander Hleb.

Newcastle stress Ashley's desire to stay in charge - The Independent
Derel Llambias, the new chairman of Newcastle says the club is not for sale.

Facebook furore as Palace youngster reveals his plan to millions - The Guardian
Crystal Palace midfielder Ashley-Paul Robinson inadvertently lets slip news of trial with Fulham on his Facebook page.

Comments

[Leigh Vernier]

Suggest Spurs offer: Bent, Chimbonda, Kaboul, Zakora,Boateng, Daniel Levy, Damien Comolli, the cockerel and 10 season tickets to watch Accrington Stanley.

Bentley will do well for Toddling Hop-Sprayers.

[Dean]

And because he left Arsenal to get regular football!

[Tote Football Pro]

£17m is crazy money to be honest. I read somewhere that Inter were on the verge of signing Quaresma for £19m - i know which one i would prefer.

Bentley came out and said he wanted CL football - and now he's saying that Spurs or Villa would be alright too. Hahaha.

The only CL teams that might be interested are Arsenal and Liverpool. I think £17m is too much for either of these clubs to consider him, as neither like paying over the odds (unlike Chelsea and the Mancs).

Reckon he'll go to spurs and underachieve!