The gossip column

All the latest football gossip from Tuesday's papers.

Monday's gossip

Liverpool have agreed an £8m fee for Villarreal's 28-year-old Spanish keeper Jose Reina, who is expected to sign a three-year deal.(The Sun)

Chelsea are preparing a move for AC Milan's left-back Kakha Kaladze and will end any interest in Arsenal's Ashley Cole.(The Express)

Newcastle have slapped a £2m price tag on 28-year-old midfielder Lee Bowyer, as they look to rebuild their squad in the close season. (The Telegraph, The Sun)

Arsenal have contacted Italian side Brescia about their £7m-rated striker Andrea Caracciolo, according to the player's agent. (The Independent)

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is wanted by Spanish giants Real Madrid as a replacement for Luis Figo. (The Sun)

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley says he will sell players in the summer who he feels have under-performed. (various)

Gary Speed has urged Bolton boss Sam Allardyce to do all he can to keep striker El-Hadji Diouf.(The Sun)

PSV Eindhoven president Robert Westerhof is resigned to losing midfielder Mark von Bommel and says he is the perfect player for Manchester United. (The Sun)

Midfielder Gary Flitcroft, 32, has vowed to fight to win a new contract at Blackburn. (The Sun)

Plymouth want their fans to help them buy on-loan Hungarian star Akos Buzsaky, who would cost £350,000 from Porto. (The Sun)

Fulham have made a £2m bid for Grazer AK's Austrian international midfielder Rene Aufhauser. (The Independent)

Liverpool and Monaco are in competition to sign Juventus star Olivier Kapo. (The Independent)

Celtic midfielder Paul Lambert is a target for ambitious First Division side Clyde who want him as their new player-boss. (Daily Record)

Hearts manager John Robertson is eager to have his future resolved before the end-of-season review. (Daily Record)