By IANS
London : Here's a sample of some of the gossip and transfer rumours from England's newspapers Monday about Premier League clubs (with the publication(s) quoted in brackets):
A bemused Ronaldinho was given a bizarre gift during his visit to Scotland with Barcelona. One fan offered him an 'Instakilt' – a beach towel which doubles a kilt. (Daily Record)
Winger Arjen Robben has been told to sign a new Chelsea contract this week or be sold to Real Madrid. (Daily Star)
Real has increased its offer for Robben by six million pounds to 20 million pounds. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal's eight-million pound midfielder Jose Antonio Reyes is set to sign for Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid, where the Spaniard spent last season on loan, is unwilling to pay more than five million pounds. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham United has told Carlos Tevez's agent he can have him for six million pounds – the minimum the Premier League will allow the club to be paid for his registration. But Joorabchian looks set to go ahead with his court action. That could wreck Manchester United's chances of signing the striker before the transfer window shuts Aug 31. (The Sun)
Joorabchian has offered only 100,000 pounds to West Ham because he is so confident of winning a court case. (Daily Star)
Newcastle have made a surprise six-million pound bid for Manchester United striker Alan Smith. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is considering a seven-million pound move for Smith. (Telegraph)
Manchester City has agreed to a 7.4-million pound deal for Brazil midfielder Elano and he will complete his move from Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday. (Daily Star)
Everton and Manchester City will battle it out for the signature of Leighton Baines after Wigan indicated their willingness to sell. (Daily Mirror)
But they could face competition from Manchester United, if they sell Gabriel Heinze. (Telegraph)
Sheffield United's bid for Everton's James Beattie is likely to collapse over the striker's 40,000 pounds a week wages. (Daily Star)
Reading wants to sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Glenn Whelan in a 1.4-million pound deal. (The Sun)
Bolton Wanderers could move for Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill with uncertainty over Jussi Jaaskelainen's future. (Telegraph)
Valencia is ready to pay 13 million pounds for Bolton Wanderers striker Nicolas Anelka, who could be tempted by the lure of UEFA Champions League football. (Daily Star)
Sunderland boss Roy Keane has admitted he is interested in Cork City striker Roy O'Donovan. (Independent)
Portsmouth striker Lomana Lua Lua is being targeted by Sevilla and Espanyol. (Daily Mirror)
Derby County is close to securing a 500,000-pound deal for Portsmouth defender Andy Griffin. (Telegraph)
Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce would not welcome the return of Kevin Keegan to St James' Park in the role of director of football. (Independent)