From the Back Pages, July 29: Liverpool target Argentina midfielder Ezequiel Lavezzi


According to reports, the Reds are plotting an £18m bid for the 29-year-old winger. Spanish newspaper Marca claim that the Ligue 1 champions are willing to sell Lavezzi in order to fund their bid for Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria. Daily Star
ARSENAL have announced the signing of Southampton defender Calum Chambers for a fee worth up to £16m. Chambers has agreed a five-year contract and it is believed that Arsene Wenger is attracted to the youngster’s versatility. The 19-year-old made his Premier League debut on the opening day of last season, going on to make 22 appearances in total. Daily Express
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Hide AdRIO FERDINAND has told his QPR team-mates: We need to get points on the board as quickly as possible. Ferdinand, 35, signed a one-year deal with the Premier League newcomers earlier this summer following his release by Manchester United. And the veteran centre-back, who is playing under boss Harry Redknapp for the second time following their spell together at West Ham, insists positive results early in the season can ensure the R’s do not become locked in a relegation battle. The Sun