Van Persie to Man Utd? Cavani to Chelsea FC? Johnson to Liverpool FC? Friday's back pages

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

The Sun: Wayne Rooney has urged Robin van Persie to join him at Manchester United.

Also: Inter Milan are plotting a £7million bid for Manchester City's Nigel de Jong.

And: Tottenham are eyeing a move for Inter keeper Julio Cesar — who could be available on a free.

Daily Mirror: Chelsea are keen on Juventus defender Stephan Lichsteiner after stalling on their first choice right-back.

Also: Luka Modric has been frozen out by Tottenham - and left in limbo by Real Madrid.

And: Roberto Mancini has been given the go-ahead to make a fresh bid for Italy World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi.

Daily Star: Wayne Rooney has told Robin van Persie to join him at Manchester United.

Also: Chelsea are looking to sign Napoli striker Edinson Cavani after Zenit St Petersburg made a move for Porto forward Hulk.

Daily Mail: Tottenham rebel Luka Modric is training alone as Andre Villas-Boas prepares for life without the midfielder.

Also: Aston Villa have revived their interest in Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton.

And: Juventus are hopeful of signing Man City full back Aleksandar Kolarov for £6million.

Plus: Manchester United are monitoring Malaga utility man Eliseu, 28...Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is wanted on loan by West Brom.

Metro: Manchester United are hopeful of signing Robin van Persie after stepping up negotiations with Arsenal.

Also: Joe Allen is on the verge of joining former boss Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool after telling Swansea his heart is set on the move.

And: Liverpool have told Manchester City it will take a package deal worth £27million, which would include winger Adam Johnson, to tempt them into selling Daniel Agger.

Daily Telegraph: Manchester United chief executive David Gill is set for more negotiations with Arsenal this weekend over the possible transfer of striker Robin van Persie.

The Times: Inter Milan want Kyle Walker to be included as part of Tottenham's bid to sign Julio Cesar.

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