Football transfer gossip: Rodriguez, Willian, Coutinho, Batshuayi

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Real Madrid and Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez, 25, will only sign for Manchester United if they qualify for the Champions League. (Don Balon, via Daily Express), external

Manchester United have targeted Tottenham's 26-year-old England defenders Danny Rose and Kyle Walker, as well as midfielder Eric Dier, 23, and hope to tempt them to Old Trafford by doubling their wages. (Daily Star), external

Liverpool and Brazil attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 24, says he is "happy a great club has an interest" as he continues to be linked with Spanish giants Barcelona. (ESPN Brasil, via Daily Express), external

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is set to make an ambitious move for 30-year-old Napoli and Belgium winger Dries Mertens this summer.(Sun), external

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The Metro back page leads with Tottenham's victory over Manchester Unite din their final game at White Hart Lane

Chelsea and Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, 23, could still be on his way out of the club - despite scoring the goal against West Brom which clinched the Premier League title on Friday. (Daily Mirror), external

Paris St-Germain and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani says Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez would be "welcome" should the 28-year-old Chile forward decide to join the French club this summer. (Evening Standard) , external

Chelsea midfielder Willian, 28, insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge after reports linking the Brazil international with a move to Manchester United.(Daily Star), external

Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson has admitted he is ready to replace manager Steve Agnew as the club seek an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation. (Daily Mirror), external

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says not playing in Europe has helped Premier League title winners Chelsea this season but warns the next campaign will be "a different story". (Daily Mail) , external

Manchester United are facing a battle with Ajax as both clubs try to sign Malmo's 23-year-old Swedish forward Pawel Cibicki, 23, in the summer. (Sun), external

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The Guardian show Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge scoring his first goal since January in the Reds' victory over West Ham

Sunderland boss David Moyes wants funds to rebuild if he is to stay on after the side's relegation to the Championship and says he will "understand a bit more in a week or so". (Guardian)

Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha's hopes of signing 24-year-old Ghana defender Rashid Sumaila have been dealt a blow.(Daily Record), external

AC Milan and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 18, has told friends he is set for a transfer to England as his contract with the Serie A giants enters its final season. (Sun), external

Borussia Monchengladbach say they would be open to signing Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen permanently after the 21-year-old Denmark international's impressive two-year loan spell in Germany.(Kicker, via Daily Express), external

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has warned the club's supporters not to expect them to spend big in the summer. (Daily Mail), external

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And finally

Crystal Palace forward Christian Benteke appears to have become the latest footballer to publish a pre-written social media post after his side's win against Hull on Sunday. (Telegraph), external

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