The top stories making Tuesday’s back pages…
The Sun: Barcelona remain confident of signing Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas this summer and are believed to be willing to offer £30m for the midfielder, although the Gunners are reportedly holding out for more than double that figure.
Also: Inter Milan have made the first move in an attempt to lurge Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez away from Anfield as a replacement for Jose Mourinho, who was unveiled as Real Madrid’s new manager on Monday.
Daily Mirror: Manchester United are ready to make a move to sign Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta, who is yet to agree an extension to his contract, which has two years still to run.
Also: Stoke are ready to smash their transfer record with a £12m bid for West Ham striker Carlton Cole.
Daily Mail: Liverpool are hoping they can keep Yossi Benayoun at the club by telling Chelsea that the Israeli will cost £10m.
Also: Arsenal and Tottenham are leading the chase to sign Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole on a free transfer this summer.
And: Wigan have made a new bid for Estudiantes striker Mauro Boselli after Sunderland lodged a £6m offer for the Argentina international.
Plus: Aston Villa full-back Stephen Warnock could be a shock inclusion in England’s 23-man World Cup squad today.
