The Daily Echo brings you a round-up of the transfer rumours making headlines in today's newspapers...

Wayne Rooney is keen to join Chelsea, who are planning a £20m bid for the striker (Telegraph).

Manchester United have turned down Arsenal's approach for Rooney (Daily Mirror).

United are set to make an improved £16m offer for Everton’s Leighton Baines (Daily Star).

Arsenal’s approach for German international midfielder Lars Bender has been knocked back by Bayer Leverkusen (Various).

Bayern Munich are ready to launch a £35m bid for Chelsea's David Luiz (Daily Mirror).

Tottenham have made a £17m bid for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado (Daily Star).

Spurs are also on the verge of sealing a £17m deal for Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, from Corinthians (Various).

West Brom are considering a move for 34-year-old free agent Nicolas Anelka (Various).

The Baggies also want to sign former Chelsea player Salomon Kalou from Lille (Daily Mirror).

Crystal Palace have enquired about Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey (Daily Mail).

Cardiff have agreed personal terms with Blackpool winger Tom Ince, who looks set to join the Welsh side (Daily Mail).

But rivals Swansea plan to hijack the move, and will spend £20m on a double swoop for Ince and Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony (Independent).

Cardiff are also looking at Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo (Various).

Everton hope to complete the signings of Wigan’s Arouna Kone and Antolin Alcaraz today (Daily Mail).

Norwich have won the race for Birmingham winger Nathan Redmond (Daily Express).