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Monday's English press writes about "Aston Villa's" attempt to acquire Didier Agathe, Julio Baptista's desire to sign a long-term four-year contract, Russian billionaire's interest in taking over the management of "West Ham" club, Wayne Rooney's chance to become the highest-paid player in the "Man Utd" team and Thierry Henry's warnings to beware of Italians and Scots.
"Aston Villa" is prepared to acquire former "Celtic" player Didier Agathe after he made a huge impression during the trial. ("Daily Mirror")
Julio Baptista, who is currently on loan at "Arsenal", wishes to sign a long-term four-year contract with the club. ("Daily Telegraph")
Matt Jansen has returned to "Bolton" training camp despite being rejected at the end of last season. ("Daily Mirror")
Ghanaian national team captain Stephen Appiah, who plays for "Fenerbahce", wants to move to "Portsmouth" in January next year once the player transfer window opens. ("Daily Mirror")
"West Brom" is keeping an eye on "Middlesbrough" forward Malcolm Christie and considering the possibility of loaning him. ("Daily Mirror")
"Dundee United" renewed their interest in Franck Matingou as the DR Congo national team defender rejected a move to "Bastia". ("Daily Express")
Several clubs – including "Arsenal", "Chelsea", "Sevilla", "Roma", and "Portsmouth" – rejected the opportunity to acquire Javier Mascherano and Carlos Tevez because they were unwilling to accept the proposed terms.
Both players must play in every match and can be sold at any time, with the profits going to the company that owns their rights – "Media Sports Investment". ("The Independent")
Russian billionaire Badri Patarkatsishvili may be interested in investing in "West Ham" club. ("The Sun")
UEFA wants the British government to investigate businessmen investing in English clubs. ("Daily Telegraph")
Andriy Shevchenko, who moved to "Chelsea" in May, rejected the opportunity to transfer to the "Blues" team back in 2003 after meeting with club owner Roman Abramovich. ("The Sun")
Wayne Rooney could surpass Rio Ferdinand and become the highest-paid player at "Man Utd" if the club agrees to his demands for a salary increase. ("The Guardian")
French and "Arsenal" striker Thierry Henry warns that his country will have to beware in the European 2008 matches against Italy and Scotland. ("Daily Record")
"Chelsea" defender Frank Lampard hopes that defender Ashley Cole will handle the criticism he will face from "Arsenal" fans after moving to the rival club – the English champions. ("Daily Express")
"Newcastle" owner Freddy Shepherd criticizes the end of the transfer market and claims that it "restricts trading". ("The Independent")
