Tuesday's transfer gossip: City step up Yaya chase

City £24m Yaya bid - The Sun

Manchester City have launched a bid to bring Yaya Toure, the Barcelona midfield star and younger brother of Arsenal defender Kolo Toure, to Eastlands.

I'd love to join Real - The Sun

Carlos Tevez is set for a showdown with Sir Alex Ferguson after admitting he is keen on a move to Madrid.

Fuming Hughes set to dump three City rebels - The Guardian

Elano, Jo and Tal Ben-Haim could be on the way out of Manchester City after Mark Hughes identified them as leading a dressing mutiny against him.

Desperate City offer £100,000 a week to Parker - Daily Mirror

Hughes is also set to offer the West Ham midfielder a huge pay rise to tempt him into a move to the North West.

AC Milan to bid for Pennant - Daily Mail

The Liverpool winger could be set for a switch to the San Siro in the summer with the Italian giants ready to draw up a pre-contract ahead of a free transfer.

Benitez cool on Heskey deal - The Independent

A return to Anfield is not on the cards for the Wigan striker after the Liverpool manager suggests that incoming transfers are dependent on player sales.