Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies - Tuesday, May 1

Here are the stories making the headlines in the papers and online this morning...

Arsene Wenger has set his sights on making Jan Vertonghen Arsenal’s next signing after sealing a deal for Lukas Podolski. (Daily Mirror)

Steven Pienaar has told David Moyes he wants to stay at Everton this summer beyond his loan spell from Tottenham, according to the Blues boss. (Liverpool Echo)

Liverpool have joined Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Montpellier star Younes Belhanda, after manager Kenny Dalglish made a personal check on the 22-year-old. (Metro)

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew ran the rule over FC Twente defender Douglas during his side’s defeat to Ajax on Sunday. Aston Villa are also keen on the £8m-rated Brazilian-born Dutchman. (Daily Mail)

Ian Holloway is top of Wolves' managerial wanted list and could quit Blackpool should they fail to clinch promotion to the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton is West Brom’s No 1 target to replace England-bound Roy Hodgson. (The Sun)

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cotterill is ready to to raid former club Portsmouth for David Norris and Luke Varney. (Daily Mirror)

Milwall want veteran goalkeeper Maik Taylor, 41, to sign a one-year deal after an impressive loan spell from Leeds. (The Sun)

Hull manager Nick Barmby has been suspended by the Championship club pending an internal investigation by owners Assem and Ehab Allam, amid claims he cquestioned the family’s ambitions in a local newspaper. (Daily Mail)

And here are the latest headlines from talksport.co.uk...

Man United and Man City in £30m battle for Hazard

Tevez reveals he will remain at Man City for the long-term

Exclusive - Kompany: Man City must keep title race initiative

Fulham on alert as FC Twente winger admits he wants to leave the club

Di Matteo praises new signing Marin

Tottenham target decides to stay at Juventus

Real Madrid target former Barcelona star

Arsenal plan summer move for Toulouse midfield star

Cologne confirm Podolski to join Arsenal this summer

Real Madrid keen on Arsenal and Liverpool target

Liverpool set sights on Montpellier midfielder