Today's Football Gossip/Rumours

Chelsea, who have had one £20m offer turned down, are set to make an improved bid for 21-year-old John Stones - but Everton are holding out for a British record fee for a defender. (Daily Mirror) 
 
However, Everton have told Chelsea to forget about trying to sign former Barnsley player Stones after insisting he is not for sale. (Liverpool Echo) 
 
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says Stones should "stay put at Everton and keep on learning". (Kicca.com) 
 
Manchester United are planning a £22m move for Barcelona forward Pedro, 27, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea. (Daily Mirror) 

Meanwhile, Manchester United target Nicolas Otamendi, 27, has told Valencia he wants his future sorted by the time pre-season begins on 27 July. (Independent)  
Angry Aston Villa fans have made their feelings towards Fabian Delph known with a banner outside Villa Park after the 25-year-old midfielder changed his mind and signed for Manchester City. (Birmingham Mail)  
 
Former Villa striker Stan Collymore has branded Delph's U-turn as an "absolute disgrace". (Talksport) 

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, will ignore interest from Manchester City and join Barcelona - if Joan Laporta wins their presidential election on Saturday. (Sun - subscription required) 
 
Arsenal's 65-year-old manager Arsene Wenger, who celebrates 19 years in charge in September, could be at the club for years to come, according to chief executive Ivan Gazidis. (The Straits 
Times) 
 
Meanwhile, Wenger says he is surprised Manchester United let former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, 31, leave Old Trafford for Fenerbahce. (Telegraph) 
 
It looks increasingly unlikely that 34-year-old Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso will sign a new Leicester City contract. (Leicester Mercury) 
 
Everton boss Roberto Martinez has dismissed reports he will be signing defender Jonny Evans, 27, from Manchester United and has reiterated his desire to keep 24-year-old James McCarthy, who has attracted interest from Manchester City and Tottenham. (Daily Star) 
 
Hull City winger Robbie Brady, 23, has turned down a new contract and is close to joining Norwich City for £7m. (Daily Mirror) 
 
Sunderland, fresh from signing winger Jeremain Lens, 27, and defender Younes Kaboul, 29, are in the early stages of talks with their remaining transfer targets. (Sunderland Echo)  

West Ham defender James Tomkins, 26, has urged the club's fans to be patient with new manager Slaven Bilic after some sections vented their frustration at the team during the Europa League win over Birkirkara. (London Evening Standard) 
 
Frank Lampard's New York City debut will be delayed by another week with a calf injury suffered in training ruling the 37-year-old out of this week's clash with New England Revolution. (Daily Mail) 
 
Bournemouth want to sign Fulham midfielder Scott Parker, 34 - the brother-in-law of Cherries midfielder Harry Arter, 25. (Sun - subscription required) 
 
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 37, has been offered a contract to play in Major League Soccer, but a Qatari club also want to sign him. (ESPN) 
 
Blackpool's pre-season preparations are on the verge of collapsing, with Accrington Stanley considering cancelling their planned 31 July game because of policing costs after a recent abandonment. (Blackpool Gazette) 
 
The owner of Israel's Beitar Jerusalem has announced he is selling up out of "shame" at fans' aggressive behaviour during a Europa League qualifying game in Belgium. (Guardian)