Man City Joins Race to Sign Benteke and other Latest Football Transfer News

Manchester United are set to beat Liverpool in the race to sign Aston Villa's
Belgium striker Christian Benteke, with a £32.5m offer for the 24-year-old. (Sun - subscription)

However, Benteke is keen on forcing a move to Liverpool, but the Reds still need to agree a fee with Villa. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are ready to make a final bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 29, while Madrid may take United keeper David De Gea, 24, on a free transfer next summer. (Daily Star)

Tottenham are in talks to sell striker Roberto Soldado, 30, to Sevilla, but for £11m less than the £26m they paid Valencia for the Spaniard in 2013. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United and Roma have expressed an interest in Argentina keeper Sergio Romero, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Sampdoria. (Daily Mail)

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says midfielder James McCarthy, 24, will not be sold to Manchester City. (Express)

Watford are poised to sign Netherlands winger Steven Berghuis, 23, from AZ for £3.5m. (Guardian)

Aston Villa are hopeful of signing Nice defender Jordan Amavi, 21, this week after agreeing a fee of around £9m. (Telegraph)

New Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri could make former Chelsea and West Ham striker Carlton Cole, 31, his first signing. (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 23, wants to hold talks with boss Arsene Wenger to clarify his position in the Gunners squad. (Sun - subscription)

Chelsea's Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado, 27, is a target for Juventus. (Talksport)

Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain, 27, will not be leaving the Serie A side, despite interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea. (Talksport via Italian TV sport)