Freddie Ljungberg plans to follow Patrick Vieira through the Highbury exit door, claim The Sun.

The paper reports that Ljungberg has told boss Arsene Wenger he wants to quit Arsenal.

Inter Milan, Roma and Juventus are apparently tracking the Swedish international midfielder - and Wenger could be forced to sell if he receives a £15million bid.

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Sir Bobby Robson has vowed not to walk out on Newcastle despite being told he is not wanted as manager after this season.

The veteran former England boss will be forced out of St James’ Park in May as part of a shake-up by chairman Freddy Shepherd. But he has promised to see out the season and leave with his head held high.

Robson said: "I will give everything I’ve got to make Newcastle United successful. I can promise you that the club will be in great shape when I do go at the end of the season." (Daily Mirror)

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West Ham have been given amid-day deadline today to decide whether to sell Michael Carrick to Portsmouth.

Pompey chairman Milan Mandaric last night confirmed he had made an improved offer for the 23-year-old midfielder.

"With add-ons it is probably in excess of £3million," said Mandaric.

"But I have told West Ham chairman Terry Brown that we must know by mid-day whether they are prepared to sell." (Daily Express)

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Patrick Vieira’s move to Real Madrid could collapse because Arsenal have upped the asking price to £25million, according to the Daily Star.

Madrid want to present Vieira to the club’s fans on Tuesday, but there is now some concern at the club.

If the deal is not completed soon, Madrid will turn their attention to Porto midfielder Maniche.

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Steven Gerrard has shrugged aside fears he could miss the start of the season and insisted he is hopeful of figuring in Liverpool’s Champions League qualifier next week.

Gerrard sustained a thigh injury in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Roma, but he is confident of facing AK Graz in Tuesday’s first-leg showdown.

"I just felt my muscle was a bit tight, but I don’t think it will be a problem," said Gerrard.

"I’m sure I’ll be fit for the game in Austria." (Daily Express)