Sunday's gossip round-up

Transfer gossip round-up for Sunday 12th August

Roberto di Matteo has dismissed speculation that Daniel Sturridge, 22, could be leaving Chelsea.

Full story: talkSPORT 

Stoke City's bid to sign Michael Owen appears to be faltering with the club and the 32-year-old former England striker a long way from agreeing terms.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph 

Manchester United and Chelsea have missed out on Argentine Lucas Ocampos, 18, who will join AS Monaco from River Plate.

Full story: footylatest.com 

Stoke City want to buy 32-year-old Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne for £3m.

Full story: Daily Star 

Liverpool are still interested in signing Arsenal's England winger Theo Walcott, 23, with Brendan Rodgers keen to add pace and width to his squad.

Full story: Metro 

Meanwhile, the Reds will offer midfielder Charlie Adam, 26, to Fulham as part of their transfer package to bring in 29-year-old Clint Dempsey.

Full story: Mail on Sunday 

QPR want experienced defender William Gallas, who has been told he can leave Spurs.

Full story: the People 

But Rangers will not be loaning out midfielder Joey Barton, with Blackpool turning down the chance to sign the 29-year-old for a season.

Full story: Sunday Mirror 

Newcastle United are monitoring PSV Eindhoven striker Ola Toivonen. The Sweden forward, 26, is valued at £8m.

Full story: the Sun 

West Ham have been alerted by the news that contract talks have collapsed between Sporting Lisbon and midfielder Adrien Silva, 23, whom they hope to sign for around £2m.

Full story: Daily Star

After Manchester City announced a deal for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell, Roberto Mancini hoped that would spark City's so-far slow summer into action

Full story: Football Friends Online