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

Saints midfielder Richard Chaplow is wanted by Championship side Birmingham City.

The 28-year-old has a year remaining on his St Mary’s contract, but is unlikely to play much part in the first-team this season.

Chaplow made just three league appearances, all as a substitute, last term. He also spent time on loan at Millwall. (Daily Mail).

Former Saints ace Gareth Bale is set to stay at Tottenham after Real Madrid admitted defeat in their attempts to sign him (Various).

Wayne Rooney will have to submit a written transfer request if he wants to leave Manchester United (Daily Mail).

The striker has reached a stand-off with United’s hierarchy that could see him quit (Daily Star).

Manchester City are planning an £18m bid for Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo (Daily Mail).

Chelsea are lining up a £10m bid for Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi (Daily Mirror).

But the Blues have agreed a fee with Vitesse Arnhem for midfielder Marco Van Ginkel (The Sun).

And Chelsea are considering returning to Norwich with an improved offer for John Ruddy (Various).

Aston Villa are interested in Nuremberg’s Japanese midfielder, Hiroshi Kiyotake (Various).

Joey Barton wants £3m to leave QPR this summer (Daily Mail).

QPR are set to revive their interest in Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker and Stoke striker Peter Crouch (Daily Mail).