Sahin to Liverpool FC? Sinclair to Man City? Modric to Real Madrid CF? Wednesday's back pages

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The top stories making Wednesday's back pages in the UK...

The Sun: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has signed a new four-year deal at Anfield, but the Reds face a battle to sign Peru winger Juan Manuel Vargas who insists he is happy at Fiorentina.

Also: Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will have crunch talks with Real Madrid over the future of Luka Modric.

And: Arsenal and Manchester City are both keen on Anderlecht midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate.

Plus: Chelsea are closing on a £9m move for Wigan winger Victor Moses...Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard will be part of the England squad for next week's friendly against Italy.

Daily Mirror: Manchester City have made a surprise £8m bid for Swansea winger Scott Sinclair.

Also: Real Madrid insist they will not pay more than £30m for Spurs playmaker Luka Modric.

And: Chelsea's hopes of signing Hulk from Porto are receding after Zenit St Petersburg offered £40m plus Bruno Alves for the Brazilian striker.

Plus: Liverpool and Arsenal are battling it out to sign Real Madrid midfielder Nuri Sahin.

Daily Mail: Arsenal are considering a move for Celtic midfielder Ki Sung-yeung.

Also: Chelsea could use Gael Kakuta as bait in their attempt to sign Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta.

And: Roberto Martinez has told Victor Moses that he will be staying at Wigan unless Chelsea increase their offer for the 21-year-old to £10m.

Plus: Manchester City face competition from Liverpool, Spurs and Manchester United in their bid to sign Swansea winger Scott Sinclair.

Metro: Arsenal have completed the signing of Malaga star Santi Cazorla, after flying him out to their training camp in Germany.

Also: Chelsea appear to be getting closer to signing Wigan forward Victor Moses and Marseille right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

And: Manchester City star Edin Dzeko has admitted his desire to move to Italy, as AC Milan and Juventus prepare to do battle for the powerful striker.

Plus: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has agreed terms on a new long-term deal at Anfield, ending speculation that the Uruguayan could leave the club.

Daily Telegraph: Football Association officials have visited 60 clubs to remind managers and players of their responsibilities over Twitter, anti-doping and gambling.

The Times: Arsenal have opened informal talks with Anderlecht over Senegal midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate.

The Guardian: Wayne Rooney was willing to risk a hostile reception at Goodison Park to play for Everton in Tony Hibbert's testimonial, the club's longest-serving player has revealed.

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