Thursday's transfer gossip: Arshavin puts Spurs deal in jeopardy

A round-up of today's transfer rumours, including Ronaldo, of course, plus a striking Russian and the possible end to the second most tedious transfer saga this summer.

The Manchester United star is staying put - at least for one more year - and promises to give his all for the club. It leads the back pages of all the national dailys, but to save time we recommend you read all about it in The Times.

Elsewhere on the football pages:

Arshavin goes on strike to put Spurs deal in jeopardy - The Independent
The Russia forward (pictured) refused to play in a cup tie for Zenit St Petersburg and in retaliation the club's president has put an end to meeting's with the player's agent over a possible transfer to England.

Liverpool owners set to provide money to buy Barry - The Independent
Tom Hicks and George Gillett are waiting to see what funds Rafael Benitez can generate before they stump up the cash for Gareth Barry.

Kuyt snub prolongs Barry transfer saga - Daily Mail
However, Hamburg's failed bid for Dirk Kuyt is a missed opportunity for Benitez to raise money for the Aston Villa defender.

O'Neill splashes £9.5m of Barry cash - Daily Mirror
Martin O'Neill is expecting the Barry deal to go through and has earmarked the anticipated windfall with bids for Nicky Shorey and Luke Young.

O'Neill £9m double deal - The Sun
The Villa manager is hoping to complete the deals for the pair in time for next week's Uefa Cup qualifier against Hafnarfjardur, of Iceland.

Villa home in on Young - Daily Express
Young's exit from Middlesbrough will aid Gareth Southgate as he puts a transfer package together for Reading's Kevin Harper.

Wad left fuming by Berba - Daily Mirror
Chris Waddle is incensed by the Dimitar Berbatov's behaviour over the summer and has accused the Bulgarian striker of taking the club for a ride.

Keane in fight for McCarthy - Daily Mail
Roy Keane, the Sunderland manager, will battle Galatasaray for the signature of Blackburn's Benni McCarthy. He is prepared to pay £7m for the South African striker.

Milan still in for Savage - The Sun
Leicester City are looking to bring back Robbie Savage to the club on loan from Derby. The Welshman has hardly featured for the Rams in pre-season.

Hammers will Givet a go - Daily Mirror
Alan Curbishley wants to sign Gael Givet from Marseilles. The French club are asking for £1.75m for the 26-year-old centre half. Panathinaikos are also interested.

Seb in City showdown - Daily Mirror
Birmingham City are hoping to tie Sebastien Larsson to a new five-year contract after the Sweden international indicated he wants to quit the club for a move to the Premier League.