Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is planning talks with Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar, 29, in a bid to keep his captain at the club – Metro
Alisher Usmanov admits he has never spoken to Stan Kroenke since the two billionaires began to vie for control of Arsenal seven years ago, but believes the club is now finally ready to deliver a new era of trophy-winning success – Daily Telegraph
Barcelona are interested in signing Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, 25, in a deal that could reach £31m – Bild (in German)
Bastia are in talks with Chelsea over a loan deal for 18-year-old Colombian forward Joao Rodriguez – L’Equipe (in French)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves, 31, has not had contact with Inter Milan over a possible transfer – Mundodeportivo (in Spanish)