Transfer gossip (Aug 17): Manchester Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Leeds, Tottenham

Rangers have handed former Sheffield Wednesday winger Etienne Esajas the chance to earn a contract at Ibrox by taking the 25-year-old Dutchman on trial. (Daily Record)

Hull are ready to send unwanted striker Daniel Cousin to Greek club Larissa and hope his departure will free up funds to let them move for Cardiff forward Ross McCormack and Arsenal striker Jay Simpson.(Daily Mirror)

Leeds manager Simon Grayson is interested in signing former Aston Villa and Manchester City striker Darius Vassell, who is a free agent. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas is set to sign for Juventus on loan for the season, with a view to a full-time 10m switch.

(Daily Mirror)

But Turkish club Galatasaray hope to fight off Juventus, Sampdoria and AC Milan for England international Jenas, who did not feature in Spurs' 0-0 draw with Manchester City on Saturday.(The Sun)

Chelsea target Neymar, the 18-year-old Santos forward, will decide on Tuesday whether to complete a 24m move to the Premier League.(Daily Mirror)

Manchester City are hoping to sell Brazilian forward Robinho to German club Schalke 04 - and use the cash to make a new bid for Benfica defender David Luiz. (Daily Mirror)

City have been warned they will have to complete the signing of James Milner by Wednesday or face the prospect of the England midfielder remaining at Aston Villa for the rest of the season.(The Guardian)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has urged Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy not to throw away his career by dropping into the Championship to play for Cardiff. (Daily Mail)

Everton have joined the queue of clubs interested in providing Bellamy with an escape from Eastlands, despite their inability to match the Wales international's current salary.(The Guardia)

Bolton have made enquiries about taking the 31-year-old to the Reebok Stadium on loan. (Daily Star)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger wants to tie up a 2.5m deal for Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer in time for the visit of Blackpool on Saturday and it could pave the way for the Cottagers to move for Manchester City keeper Shay Given as his replacement.(Daily Mirror)

Newcastle are close to signing Feyenoord midfielder Leroy Fer - nicknamed the Bouncer because of his powerful physique.( Daily Mail)

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is ready to smash the club's transfer record again with a 9m swoop for Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega.

(Daily Mirror)

West Ham's Swiss midfielder Valon Behrami wants to leave for Roma because he says his family cannot settle in London.(Daily Mail)

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway hopes Saturday's 4-0 victory over Wigan will help the club attract new players before the transfer window closes. (The Su)