Wednesday's transfer gossip: Chelsea to make Lampard Britain's highest paid player
Here's our round-up of all today's transfer rumours, including all the latest on Frank Lampard's future at Stamford Bridge where one big name forward looks to be on his way in, while another is moving on.
Plus, there is the latest on Liverpool's chase to land Robbie Keane and news of Manchester City's attempts to sign a striker before the season starts.
We'll keep you up to date with all the big transfer stories throughout the summer.
Frank breaks the bank – Daily Express
In a bid to end Inter Milan’s interest in the player, Chelsea have offered Frank a £39m, five-year deal, which will make him Britain's highest-paid footballer.
Robinho ready to replace Drobga – Daily Mirror
The Real Madrid forward could be poised to sign for Chelsea in a £40m deal with Didier Drogba ready to join Barcelona.
Striker light, Rafa – The Sun
Rafael Benitez, the Liverpool manager, is convinced he will sign Robbie Keane in the next few days.
Curbs is on Cisse alert – Daily Express
West Ham United are weighing up an £8m for Djibril Cisse, the Marseille forward, and have been given ten days to complete the deal by the French club.
City love cut of his Djib – Daily Mirror
Mark Hughes, the Manchester City manager, is also set to make a shock bid to bring Cisse, the former Liverpool striker, back to the Premier League.
City £15m Roq star – The Sun
Hughes is also considering a move for Roque Santa Cruz after being hit by an injury crisis.
Benjani injury turns Hughes to Bellamy – Daily Mail
Although according to the Mail, Hughes is actually planning a move for Craig Bellamy, the former West Ham United forward.
£10.75m says AJ is Roy’s boy – Daily Mirror
Roy Hodgson, the Fulham manager, will smash the club’s transfer record when he signs Andrew Johnson, the Everton forward.
Villa hail a late Kab – Daily Mirror
Aston Villa have made a late bid to hijack Younes Kaboul's £5m move to Sunderland.
Keegan’s generous Aid offer – The Sun
The Newcastle boss has offered £5m plus Charles N'Zogbia for Aiden McGeady, the Celtic winger.
Muntari not for sale – The Sun
Harry Redknapp has told Jose Mourinho, the Inter Milan manager, that midfielder Sulley Muntari is not for sale.
Hammers beat rivals to sign Berrami from Lazio – The Independent
West Ham will complete their first major signing of the summer with the £5m acquisition of Valon Behrami from Lazio.
Bruce aiming to hit Bullseye – Daily Mirror
Steve Bruce will offer Fulham £3m to bring Jimmy Bullard back to Wigan Athletic.
Brum joy for Taylor - Daily Mirror
Birmingham have told QPR to forget about signing Martin Taylor.
Ince in for Carlos – The Sun
The Blackburn Rovers manager wants to make Carlos Villenueva, the Chile midfielder, his first signing.


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