Simon says he wants Champions League football

The £12million chase to sign Simon Kjaer looks like turning into a straight battle between Manchester United and Tottenham after his agent revealed he wants to join a Champions League club. Former Middlesbrough striker Mikkel Beck appeared to dash Manchester City's hopes of landing Kjaer after eliminating Steve McClaren's Wolfsburg from the running and describing how the 21-year old centre-back was setting his sights high. Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini had admitted holding discussions with both Manchester clubs, Tottenham and Wolfsburg and hinted he was ready to sell to the highest bidder.

But Beck narrowed down the field by countering: 'I heard those remarks, but it is not true that Wolfsburg are contenders for Simon's signature. He will not be going there. 'Simon knows he can play in the Europa League with Palermo next season, but he is ready to take the next step and move up to a higher level. There are still one or two interesting clubs to consider.'

Kjaer, who wants his future sorting out after returning from the World Cup with Denmark, is a lifelong Liverpool fan but is unlikely to be heading to Anfield, given the asking price and their failure to retain their place in the Champions League.

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Manchester United out-of-favour midfielder Anderson eyed by French champions Marseille

Marseille are showing interest in Manchester United midfielder Anderson even though he is unlikely to be fully fit until September. The Brazilian, 22, ruptured the cruciate ligament in his left knee in February days after vowing to get his United career back on track following a fall-out with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Lyon and Paris St Germain have also shown interest in the past.

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Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal target Milos Krasic: I want to play in Italy

CSKA Moscow star Milos Krasic has delivered a snub to Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal by declaring he only wants to move to Italy. Krasic, 25, has been strongly linked with a £15 million switch to Juventus this summer, although the Premier League trio are also hot on his trail.

The tall winger has thrilled scouts all season and is expected to star in World Cup 2010 with Serbia. Speaking to Tuttosport, Krasic confirmed his desire to play in Serie A next term. "Yes, I want to play in Italy. I don't know what team, but I want to go there. I have heard about Juventus," Krasic said. "They (his agents) are deciding my future, but I am sure that they will choose the best for me. I am focused on the World Cup for now."

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Midfield fulcrum Mikel Arteta will commit his future to Everton out of respect for David Moyes

Everton midfield dynamo Mikel Arteta will pledge his future to the club, despite reported interest from Premier League behemoths Arsenal and Manchester United.

The Sunday Mirror claims the 28-year-old is keen to show his loyalty to Toffee's boss David Moyes, who stood by him during the Spaniard's eight-month spell on the sidelines.

Arteta was forced to have a prolonged spell in the treatment room following a cruciate ligament injury sustained in February 2009. Arteta's contract is due to expire next summer and talks over a new deal were believed to have stalled.

However, it's now thought the creative midfielder will sit down with club officials this month to iron out a longer stay at Goodison Park after he was not included in Spain's World Cup squad.

The news will be a blow to United boss Sir Alex Ferguson, who was set to launch a £10 million bid for the former Ranger's playmaker.

It was also suggested that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was in the hunt for Arteta, viewing him as an ideal replacement for Cesc Fabregas if the Gunner's captain decides to join La Liga champions Barcelona. Arteta joined the Toffees in July 2005 from Real Sociedad and has made himself a fans favourite at Goodison Park, with 24 goals from 136 starts.

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