Liverpool could be ready to offer Monaco the pick of their French talent to try and land Patrice Evra.  
The French international is one of the most up and coming left backs in Europe and host of clubs are tracking him.  
Spanish colossuses Real Madrid and Barcelona have been monitoring Evra for some time, while Internazionale and Juventus are also very keen.
However, English sides are also well aware of Evra's capabilities.  
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger took an interest in Evra as far back as 2002, and Manchester United and Liverpool were not too far behind in checking on him - the only real surprise so far is that Chelsea have not become involved in the battle.  
It is in fact Liverpool who look to have made one of the first moves for Senegal-born Evra - who is expected to leave the Stade Louis II in the summer, and the Principality outfit have already targeted Boavista's Nelson as a possible replacement.  
Liverpool are now understood to have made contact with Monaco and told them that they can have money plus some of their French contingent - with Djimi Traore, Bruno Cheyrou and Alou Diarra, currently on loan at Lens, all rumoured to be on offer.  
Evra, who turns 24 later this week, is expected to decide his future and which club he would like to join over the summer.

Djimi Traore, Bruno Cheyrou and Alou Diarra

Malcolm Glazer has taken his stake in Manchester United over 75 percent.
 
The American business tycoon can now 'de-list' the club from the London Stock Exchange is he so wishes.

Il n'a pas été précisé si Glazer avait l'intention d'acheter des actions jusqu'à atteindre le prochain seuil clef de 90%, à partir duquel il peut forcer les actionnaires minoritaires à se retirer.
 
Les amateurs de football craignent une nouvele flambée des prix des billets, qui empêchent déjà de nombreux supporters de se rendre à Old Trafford.
 
Certains fans ont également menacé de ne plus acheter les produits dérivés du club, importante source de recettes.
 
D'autres, selon la source, essaieraient de racheter des actions à un peu plus de 300 pence l'unité. Mais Glazer contrôlant désormais les trois quarts du club, les analystes assurent qu'ils ne peuvent plus rien faire./JP

Rafa Benitez was delighted to see Djibril Cisse back on the scoresheet against Aston Villa.
French marksman Cisse bagged his first goals since breaking his leg in October as he scored twice in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Villa at Anfield.
 
Benitez says that it was good to see Cisse back in the goals, giving him a good selection problem ahead of the UEFA Champions League final.
 
"Cisse scored two goals and he ran quick and hard all game," said Benitez.
 
"Maybe he needs to play more games but we have ten more days left until the final and he will be fitter and better by then.
 
"Now we have two options in attack and it will be better for me and better for the team.
 
"We now have to decide which one we use, or if we use both."

Pour renforcer sa défense, Yvon Pouliquen convoiterait Johnny Ecker (32 ans) dont le contrat avec Marseille arrive à échéance.

 Real Madrid want to bring Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand to the Bernabeu for £21m and have sent representatives to Manchester. (News of the World)
 
New Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer will ask Sir Alex Ferguson to name his own price to stay on at the helm of Old Trafford. (Sunday Express)
 
Sir Alex Ferguson will not walk away from Manchester United but will stay for another season at least. (The Mail on Sunday, News of the World, The People)
 
Malcolm Glazer wants to rename Old Trafford the Nike Arena. (Daily Star)
 
The American tycoon could bring England captain David Beckham back to Old Trafford. (The People)
 
Newcastle have made a dramatic £20m bid to bring England striker Michael Owen back from Real Madrid. (The Mail on Sunday, Sunday Express, The People)
 
Claude Makelele has signed a three-year deal which will keep him at Chelsea until the end of his career. (News of the World)
 
Ashley Cole is set to quit Arsenal and Barcelona lead the chase to sign him. (Sunday Mirror)
 
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will offer goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini a new contract this week. (News of the World)
 
Paul Gascoigne has flown to America to seek help as he tries to accept he will never play professional football again. (News of the World)
 
Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is in line to take over at Lyon when coach Paul Le Guen steps down this summer. (The Sunday Telegraph)
 
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce wants to bring unsettled Newcastle striker Patrick Kluivert to the Reebok Stadium. (Sunday Express)
 
On-loan Southampton striker Henri Camara could be new Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce's first signing. (The People)
 
Tottenham boss Martin Jol is making a move to sign Real Zaragoza striker David Villa for £5m. (The People)
 
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will not let striker El Hadji Diouf leave Anfield for less than £3m. (Daily Star)
 
Chelsea have given boss Jose Mourinho £60m to spend on new players in the summer. (Daily Star)
 
Everton are on the verge of signing Croatian defender Dario Simic from AC Milan. (Sunday Mirror)
 
Real Madrid want to snatch Lyon midfielder Michael Essien from under the noses of Chelsea. (The Mail on Sunday)