Friday's review of the English press © EuroFootball.com

The Friday English press writes about "Man Utd" interest in K.J. Huntelaar, speculated earnings of F. Lampard and C. Ronaldo extending contracts with their clubs, promises of "West Ham" owner to play in the Champions League and other news.

"Man Utd" seeks to acquire "Ajax" striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ("The Times").

"Portsmouth" is close to agreeing with "Udinese" on the acquisition of Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari valued at 10 million pounds ("Daily Mirror").

"Aston Villa" wants to acquire "Man Utd" defender Phil Bardsley for 1.5 million pounds ("Daily Mail").

Rafa Benitez failed to attract 17-year-old Paraguayan Luiz Paez to "Liverpool" because the weather in England is not to his liking ("Daily Mirror").

Andy van der Meyde from "Everton" may return to his homeland the Netherlands, to the club "Twente" in Enschede ("The Sun").

"Fulham" coach Chris Coleman has set his sights on "Leicester City" defender Paddy McCarthy, who would replace Zat Knight if he moves to "Birmingham" ("Daily Star").

"Aston Villa" forward Juan Pablo Angel is wanted by MLS team "New York Red Bulls" for 1.5 million pounds ("Daily Mail").

"Norwich" is negotiating with "Crewe" for the acquisition of right-back Jon Otsemobor ("Daily Mail").

According to Hibernian coach John Collins, the price of Scot Brown has risen after his successful performance in the Scotland national team against Italy ("Daily Record").

"Rangers" rejected the opportunity to acquire "Everton" defender Gary Naysmith ("Daily Record").

Steve McClaren has one game in June against Estonia to keep his position as the coach of the England national team (Miscellaneous).

According to David Beckham, he is ready to help the England national team ("The Sun").

During the match against Andorra, England captain John Terry's opponent Oscar Sonjee tore his shirt under the stands after a confrontation ("The Sun").

Cristiano Ronaldo is prepared to sign a new 5-year contract with "Man Utd", earning 110,000 pounds sterling per week ("The Sun").

Last week, sacked "Luton" coach Mike Newell admitted to being offended ("The Sun").

Newcastle are demanding 6.25 million pounds sterling from FIFA for Michael Owen's injury at the World Cup ("Daily Express").

According to "West Ham" owner Eggert Magnusson, the "Hammers" will enter the Champions League in five years ("Daily Express").

Under the new contract with "Chelsea," Frank Lampard will earn 120,000 pounds sterling per week ("Daily Mirror").

Middlesbrough coach Gareth Southgate believes that England's stars will not abuse their career in the national team and will not stay in it for too long ("Daily Mirror").

Former "Q.P.R" owner Bill Power wants to buy "Swindon Town" for 1 million pounds sterling ("Daily Mirror").

Blackburn coach Mark Hughes says he would very much like to replace Alex Ferguson at "Man Utd" ("Miscellaneous").

"Sheffield Utd" is negotiating with coach Neil Warnock for a two-year contract extension ("Daily Mail").