Football rumours from today's newspapers

• Manchester City are on red alert as Real Madrid's top scorer Gonzalo Higuain has turned down a new contract offer amid reputed interest from the Eastlands outfit.
  (Daily Mail)



• Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he retains an interest in Brazil and Juventus defensive midfielder Felipe Melo, as he plans for the longer term without the stricken Aaron Ramsey.
  (The Guardian)



• Wigan and Stoke are keen on Serbian defender Dusko Tosic, who is a free agent after leaving cash-strapped Portsmouth.
  (Daily Mail)



• David Beckham will return to to play for LA Galaxy in the USA after the World Cup. The England midfielder, 34, is currently on loan with Italian side AC Milan.
  (The Sun)



• Everton are leading the chase for West Brom's highly-rated Graham Dorrans. The Scottish midfielder, 22, has hit 13 goals this term.
  (The Sun)



• Manchester United midfielder Nani has urged Alex Ferguson to press ahead with his bid for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso. Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested in the 23-year-old.
  (The Sun)



• Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to sign United States midfielder Stuart Holden on a full-time deal after his impressive start at the Reebok Stadium. The 24-year-old is on a short-term contract to the end of the season.
  (The Mirror)

OTHER GOSSIP

• Portsmouth will be offered a staggering £32m rescue deal from the Premier League to pay their tax bill and avoid going bust this season.
  (The Mirror)



• Wayne Bridge will play for England again, according to his Manchester City team-mate Kolo Toure.
  (Daily Telegraph)



• Russia's bid to stage the World Cup in 2018 could be set to benefit from the political and financial firepower of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
  (Daily Telegraph)



• Carlo Ancelotti has poured cold water over reports suggesting he will quit Chelsea to take over as Italy boss after this summer's World Cup.
  (The Sun)



• Meanwhile, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has revealed he quite fancies the Italian job, but not just yet: "Now I'm thinking only of City. I will be here many years," he said.
  (The Sun)



• Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone faces a long injury lay-off after a scan revealed he suffered ankle ligament damage against Everton.
  (Daily Mail)

AND FINALLY...

• Fabio Capello has blamed the off-field problems that have threatened to undermine England's World Cup hopes on the vast wealth accumulated by many of his players.
  (The Times)