Liverpool captain Steve Gerrard admits the players let down Roy Hodgson during the former Fulham manager's six months in charge at Anfield before being sacked in January.
Birmingham are tracking 15-goal Dundee United and Scotland striker David Goodwillie, 21, who is also a target for Rangers.
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Werder Bremen's vastly experienced 26-year-old centre-back Per Mertesacker this summer.
Chelsea want to reunite 27-year-old Fernando Torres with his former Atletico Madrid strike partner Sergio Aguero, 22, at Stamford Bridge.
Germany World Cup star Miroslav Klose, 32, is set to seal a free transfer to Tottenham this summer.
Liverpool's Lucas Leiva is being lined up for a £3m move to Napoli as the Reds continue to track Blackpool star Charlie Adam, 25, as a central midfield replacement.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is also preparing a big- money offer for Van Nistelrooy.
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